New · posted Oct 15
The Cretex Companies · Medical Devices
Sterilization Co-Op - Summer/Fall 2027
- Bloomington, MN
- On-site
- Internship
- Associate & Specialist
Closes Sep 4, 2027 · 324 days left
The role
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.
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.
What you need
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.
Sterilization Co-Op Ideal Candidate Profilenice to have
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.
Pay
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.
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, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.
Where you'll work
Bloomington, MNOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Bloomington, MNWorking conditions
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.
From the posting
About Cretex
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.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 32% below the US median for Validation & CQV roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US17 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $52,000 | — | $52,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $75,000 | $77,000 | $85,500 |
This role: The Cretex Companies's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Validation & CQV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Validation & CQV
The general path across 111 open Validation & CQV roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Cretex's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 22 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods4
- Collaboration and leadership3
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Validation and qualification1
- Quality systems and risk1
- Data and digital systems1
Company hiring pulse
Cretex on Regulatory Jobs
- 22
- Open roles
- 19
- Distinct roles
- 4
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality22 100%
By level
- Associate & Specialist15 68%
- Senior & Principal4 18%
- Manager3 14%
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Sterilization Co-Op - Summer/Fall 2027 at Cretex
Applications close September 4. $52K a year, employer provided.