Sterilization Co-Op: Quality & Engineering Projects

Cretex Medical; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Onsite health clinics

Cretex University

Job summary

QTS, part of the Cretex Medical family, seeks a Sterilization Co-Op in Bloomington, MN, for 2027 (May–Dec). You will provide technical support across sterilization and cleaning processes, assist with environmental monitoring, and learn about validation and sterilization methods.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and technical writing as you contribute to projects within Sterilization while aligning with Quality System and ISO requirements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year degree in biology, microbiology, or related technical field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with automation skills preferred.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and multitask.
• Technical writing ability.
• Strong math skills and knowledge of statistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for sterilization and cleaning processing.
• Assist with environmental monitoring program.
• Support sterilization experiments and cleaning validations.
• Learn about sterilization methods and procedures.
• Support projects within Sterilization and assist with related tasks.
• Understand customer needs and core business markets.
• Ensure compliance with Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.

Skills

Biology/Microbiology

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Technical writing

Statistics

Education

Pursuing 4-year technical degree

Tools

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

QTS, part of the Cretex Medical family, seeks a Sterilization Co-Op in Bloomington, MN, for 2027 (May–Dec). You will provide technical support across sterilization and cleaning processes, assist with environmental monitoring, and learn about validation and sterilization methods.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and technical writing as you contribute to projects within Sterilization while aligning with Quality System and ISO requirements.