Sterilization Co-Op - Summer/Fall 2027 - Quality Tech Services

Cretex Medical; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

401k plan

Onsite health clinics

Cretex University

Resumo da vaga

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Biology/Microbiology

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Technical writing

Statistics

Formação

Pursuing 4-year technical degree

Ferramentas

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Descrição da vaga

About QTS

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs including finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization management. QTS is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Sterilization Co-Op Ideal Candidate Profile

If you are a motivated, energetic, and creative person interested in pursuing a career in Biology or Microbiology within medical device, QTS wants you as our Sterilization Co-Op student! This position will provide technical support focusing on Sterilization, Quality and Engineering projects. You will be assisting the Sterilization department with projects from scope definition through implementation. This position will be located on-site in Bloomington, MN, 40 hours a week from the end of May 2027 - December 2027.

Sterilization Co-Op Job Summary

• Provide support for the sterilization and cleaning processing.
• Learn about and help support the environmental monitoring program.
• Learn about sterilization and cleaning experiments.
• Learn more about cleaning and validation processes and procedures.
• Learn more about and support different sterilization methods.
• Support projects within Sterilization and help with various sterilization and cleaning projects.
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.

Qualifications

Sterilization Co-Op Skills and Experience

• Enrolled in a 4-year degree in a technical field, with an emphasis in Biology or Microbiology or related experience preferred
• Microsoft Office proficiency required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), with a preference for those skilled in advanced functions (e.g., Visual Basic, ability to set up automations, etc.).
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Technical writing skills.
• Strong math skills, including knowledge of statistical methods.

What Is It Like to Work for QTS?

At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment. Here are some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:

• “I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly.”
• “… I interned at QTS, then I went back to school… I was brought on as a shared service engineer, then I moved into a role with more customer interaction associated with it. All in all, a good fun ride so far and I can’t wait to keep it going!”
• “Three words that I would use to describe QTS’s culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

All Employees:

• Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• onsite health clinics
• discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• wellness program with incentives
• an employee death benefit
• employee sick and safe leave

20+hours:

• Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• vision insurance
• a pre-tax health savings account
• healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• paid holidays, paid time off
• and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week

30+ hours:

• Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life
• short and long term disability
• company provided life insurance
• and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .