Cleanliness and Contamination Control Manager

Nobel Biocare Ibérica SA

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US, California, Yorba Linda Until 9/5/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description


Job Description:

The Cleanliness and Contamination Control Manager is an individual contributor and responsible for ensuring cleanliness and contamination control at the manufacturing site.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and maintain contamination control and cleanliness control strategies.
  • Drive improvements to enhance cleanliness control, including cleanroom setup, product final cleaning, tool cleaning, hygiene, and rules of conduct.
  • Create/update procedures for cleanliness and contamination control and ensure they are adhered to.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Regulations, ISO, AAMI standards, and regional requirements.
  • Lead investigations of monitoring excursions, contamination incidents, and deviations from contamination and cleanliness control procedures.
  • Ensure monitoring related contamination and cleanliness control is performed.
  • Analyze and interpret contamination control and cleanliness monitoring data, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
  • Act as a Cleanliness and Contamination Control Subject Matter Expert (SME) during routine operations and audits.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline; Microbiology or Biology is a plus
  • 2+ years of experience in the field of contamination control; medical device or pharmaceutical experience is required
  • Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements related to contamination control and cleanliness control or ability to rapidly develop expertise to function independently with minimal supervision.
  • ISO 13485 experience (QMS for pharma or medical device)
  • ISO 11137 - 1&2 sterilization experience (Gamma irradiation)
  • ISO 14644, ISO 14698, ISO 8573 series experience required (Clean room & utilities)
  • ISO 10993-1 required (standard for evaluating the biological safety of medical devices within a risk management process)
  • Solid expertise in statistical data analysis
  • Project management experience
  • ERP experience; SAP is a plus

PREFERRED:

  • Analytical Methods preferred (ISO 11737-1,2,3)
  • Comprehensive experience of manufacturing process needs to meet cleanliness requirements is a plus
  • Experience in working in a highly ambiguous matrix organization is a plus
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other groups
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of accurateness, integrity, commitment, ethics and proactivity to cultivate a network of productive relationships in an international matrix environment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently to meet the objectives of multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical skills and result orientation
  • Analyzes issues and breaks them down. Makes documented, systematic and rational judgments based on relevant information
  • Fluency in English and the local language is mandatory, other languages are welcome

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    Target Market Salary Range:

    Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

    $105,200 - $128,600

    Operating Company:

    Nobel Biocare

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    About this role

    Summary

    Oversee contamination and cleanliness strategies, ensure compliance, analyze data, lead investigations.

    Job title

    Cleanliness and Contamination Control Manager

    Experience level

    2+ years

    Minimum experience

    2+ years exp

    Industry

    medical device

    Location requirements

    Yorba Linda, California; remote not specified

    Salary

    $105k–$129k

    Visa sponsorship

    H-1B sponsor history

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    ISO 13485ISO 11137ISO 14644ISO 14698ISO 8573

    Preferred skills

    ISO 11737manufacturing processmatrix organizationinterpersonal skillscommunication

    Specializations

    contamination controlcleanroomISO standardsbiological safetystatistical analysis
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Yorba Linda, CA, USA

    On-site City
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