Sterility Assurance Engineering Manager

Lead, mentor, and directly supervise sterility assurance engineers fostering a high‑performing, accountable, and collaborative team

Serve as a hands‑on technical leader, providing day‑to‑day guidance and support during execution, troubleshooting, deviations, and investigations

Establish and communicate a clear sterility assurance vision aligned with regulatory expectations and business objectives

Manage timelines, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple sterility assurance, validation, and improvement initiatives

Lead the development and execution of process, equipment, sterilization, and facility validation activities, including plans, protocols, and reports

Provide technical leadership for EtO and gamma sterilization programs, ensuring ongoing compliance and sterility assurance

Oversee the creation, maintenance, and execution of Validation Master Plans (VMPs) for facilities and critical processes

Ensure process and equipment changes are evaluated and managed using risk‑based methodologies (e.g., FMEA) to protect sterility assurance and critical product quality attributes

Lead investigations and resolution of sterility assurance‑related deviations in collaboration with quality, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory partners

Review and approve controlled documentation, including validation protocols and reports, Device Master Record (DMR) documentation, and nonconformance records

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred

Required Experience

8+ years of progressive experience in a medical device, biopharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment

Experience in quality engineering and process validation activities

Aseptic Process Simulation (APS) design and execution experience; oversight experience preferred

Cleanroom design and/or operations experience preferred

Comprehensive understanding of GMP regulations for medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients

Preferred: Validation experience in medical devices, drugs, and/or biologics

Strong knowledge of sterility assurance principles, sterilization technologies, and contamination control

Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment tools (e.g., FMEA, FTA) and quality improvement methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, process mapping, flowcharts)

Proven ability to define, organize, prioritize, and lead complex technical work across cross‑functional teams

Strong technical writing skills, including authoring and reviewing protocols, reports, and regulatory‑facing documentation

Advanced critical thinking, root cause analysis, and technical investigation skills

Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data and technical concepts to diverse audiences

Strong facilitation, project management, and interpersonal communication skills

Starting Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 annually with consideration for relevant experience

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company

Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus

Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee: 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution. Low-cost dental and vision insurance Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid 4 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 5 weeks after just 2 years!) 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays Paid family leave Tuition reimbursement 401k plan with company matching contribution

3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.

Low-cost dental and vision insurance

Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid

4 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 5 weeks after just 2 years!)

9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR ) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.