Who We Are

At Asensus, we are digitizing the interface between the surgeon and patient to pioneer a new era of Performance-Guided Surgery by unlocking the Clinical Intelligence to enable consistently superior outcomes and a new standard of surgery. Our employees are especially passionate about the work they do and thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters creative solutions to complex problems. The work is challenging, but everyone comes to Asensus looking for a fulfilling career, and that's exactly what they find.

The role

Asensus is hiring a Microbiology Associate II to join the microbiology team. This role is a part of R&D and serves as a core team member on new product development and sustaining teams. The Microbiology Associate II defines testing requirements with a focus on biocompatibility, sterilization, use life, cleaning and disinfection, and executes project tasks including contract vendor management and device cycling. This role also serves as a shift lead, training and supervising team members during execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) testing.

What You'll Do

• Assist with activities relating to the design, testing and evaluation of surgical device systems with a focus on biocompatibility, sterilization, cleaning and disinfection.
• Determine and define testing requirements for biocompatibility, sterilization, cleaning, and disinfection to ensure compliance to industry standards, government specifications or other applicable source documents.
• Serve as a member of and microbiology representative on new product development and sustaining project teams.
• Evaluate product changes complying with design control procedures.
• Initiate and organize work with contract sterilization vendors and testing laboratories.
• Take devices through stated used life (simulated use and reprocessing) as needed.
• Train and supervise team members during execution of V&V testing.
• All other duties as directed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline, preferably microbiology, biology, or material science and engineering.
• 3-7 years experience in industry, preferably medical device.
• Team and project lead experience, preferably supervisory.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to cross-reference documentation from different areas to ensure consistency and compliance to established requirements

Special Skills

• Proven ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical information using practical judgment.
• Capable of working in a cross-functioning team environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 2-3 hours at a time with breaks.

What We Offer

• A culture-driven environment to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results
• Coworkers committed to collaboration and winning the right way
• Quality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients
• Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and find your own rewarding career
• Flexible, engaging work environment
• Competitive benefits package

DEI Statement

At Asensus, we believe in contributing to a society that welcomes diverse voices and values differences in lived experiences, culture, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and neurodiversity. We are committed to ensuring this same environment for our employees - a culture where individuals feel safe, heard, and respected. We celebrate the uniqueness of our global workforce and know that only through inclusion, ongoing learning, and partnership can we succeed. Together we are all stronger.