The primary purpose of this position is to support the sterilisation programme at Cook Medical.

Reporting to: Manager, Engineering Test Lab

Support the Management of the sterilisation programme at Cook Ireland.
Lead and support improvement projects focused on reducing Ethylene Oxide (EO) consumption, Cycle time and Cost improvement in the sterilisation function.
Develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to leadership.
Schedule, direct and report on product residual testing where required.
Assess sterilisation standards against the quality management system and implement updates where necessary.
Join the Cook Global Sterilisation team and part take in projects.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the sterilisation program and its requirements.
Develop/Review product assessments for adoptions to the available EO Sterilisation cycles.
Work with Stakeholders to investigate process related non-conformances.
Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.

Third level degree in Microbiology, Science or Engineering with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Ability to interpret data, discuss findings and resolve complex analytical problems.
Possess good organizational skills and attention to detail.
ETO Sterilisation experience is essential for this role.
A strong knowledge of microbiology is desirable.
Knowledge of medical device quality standards/practises or similar regulated industry such as EN ISO 11135 and 11737.
Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal and good inter-personal skills.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
High self-motivation and proven team member skills.
Availability to travel on company business.
Beneficial if candidate has previous experience with Oracle Agile document control systems.

About Cook Limerick

Cook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996, starting out with labeling and distribution and steadily growing and evolving to include manufacturing, centralised customer support and on to collaborative product development in the Innovation Centre. The Ireland location is our European headquarters and houses our EMEA Support Centre. This location currently employs more than 1000 people and manufactures 10% of Cook’s products for global markets .

Our employee benefits include:

Hybrid Work Model
Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme

Medical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family
Life Assurance and Income Protection cover
Educational Assistance
Performance related Bonus
Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talks

Fully equipped gym on site
39-hour week with flexible start & finish times
Paid time off to participate in volunteer activities
Free parking
Subsidised restaurant

Sports & Social club

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Sterilisation Engineer