As a high-tech specialist within the Olympus Corporation, Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe is the development and manufacturing center for rigid endoscopy, bipolar high-frequency surgery and reprocessing. With a total workforce of 2,600 employees at nine locations in EMEA and its headquarters in Hamburg, the company stands for exceptional performance in medical diagnostics and therapy, and offers a full range of the most modern endoscopic applications, from single products to procedure-oriented systems solutions.

Deine Aufgaben

- Support compliant, efficient, and harmonized technology and product development, as well as lifecycle management activities related to reprocessing and sterilization.
- Lead cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization validation activities according to applicable standards and regulations while ensuring high-quality documentation.
- Serve as the technical contact person for peers and subject matter expert for reprocessing and sterilization-related topics.
- Build and maintain expertise in applicable regulations, standards, and requirements (e.g., ISO 17664 series, MDR 2017/745, ANSI/AAMI ST98, relevant FDA guidance documents), translating them into streamlined internal processes and documentation.
- Lead third-party collaborations with external testing laboratories regarding cleaning validation, disinfection efficacy, and sterilization validation studies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Risk Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and R&D.
- Communicate validation strategies, study outcomes, and technical recommendations to relevant stakeholders (e.g., Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Risk Management, Manufacturing).
- Support investigations, change management activities, CAPAs, and continuous improvement of QMS processes and testing strategies.
- Participate in internal and external audits and provide expert support for technical and regulatory questions.

Deine Qualifikationen

- Bachelor’s, Master’s in Medical Engineering, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, or equivalent. PhD in a relevant field is advantageous and will be preferred.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in medical device reprocessing, sterilization, microbiology, or a related regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 17664 series, MDR 2017/745, and medical device development processes.
- Experience with cleaning validation, sterilization validation, and reusable medical device reprocessing will be preferred.
- Experience with change management, non-conformities (NCs), and CAPAs.
- Strong cross-functional understanding, project leadership capabilities, and solution-oriented working style.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and mechanical designs
- Good verbal English skills; a clear communication style will be appreciated.
- Good written English skills; experience with documentation of scientific results is preferred.
- Good knowledge of MS Office.

Deine Vorteile

- 30 days of annual leave
- Up to 60% mobile work possible + flexible work time model with overtime compensation
- Holiday and Christmas bonuses
- Corporate benefits discounts for employees
- Comprehensive company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
- Company restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
- Employee Assistance Program of FamPLUS to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
- Subsidy for public transportation (Deutschlandticket), free parking spaces and bike or car leasing
- Various subsidized company sports groups and access to the inhouse company gym

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