Associate Scientist I at STERIS SOLUTIONS PTE LIMITED

Mentor, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

58000.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aseptic Technique, Plate Colony Counting, Serial Dilutions, Inoculation, Recovery Of Test Articles, Data Analysis, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Sterility Assurance Testing, D-value Testing, Biological Indicator Testing, Chemical Indicator Testing, Population And Purity Testing, BSL-1 Organism Handling, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary As an Associate Scientist I you will work within the New Product Development microbiology team with several strains of BSL-1 organisms and employ numerous microbiology methodologies for testing including but not limited to aseptic technique, plate colony counting, inoculation and recovery of test articles and serial dilutions. In this role you will support the development of STERIS biological products for both the STERIS Healthcare and STERIS Life Science sectors. In this role you will be required to accurately maintain, record and report test data. Additionally, you must possess the ability to perform and accurately document tasks according to established work instructions and written protocols in a timely manner, while working both independently and within a team on multiple studies at different stages of the process. This role requires in-person or onsite work 5 days per week at our Mentor, OH Corporate HQ. What You'll do as an Associate Scientist I Carry out assigned projects, laboratory work, and data analysis under the direction of a supervisor. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Carry out routine and semi-routine tasks independently. Understand and comply with accepted laboratory and safety procedures. Demonstrate excellent laboratory techniques. Recognize and communicate unexpected results in a timely manner to supervisor. Maintain a laboratory notebook and document laboratory data accurately and timely. Help meet laboratory quality, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance. Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. Successfully complete a basic microbiology skills evaluation prior to beginning any project work. Work with different sterilization technologies including vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) and steam. Successfully complete training and demonstrate solid proficiency of the following: Microbiological techniques including serial dilutions, plate colony counting and inoculation/recovery of test articles using bacterial spores. Aseptic techniques for use in preparation of microbiological medias/reagents and sterile harvesting. Use and interpretation of test controls in all experiments. Operation of laboratory equipment used in testing. Successfully complete training and demonstrate basic understanding of the following tests: Sterility assurance testing D-value testing Biological and Chemical Indicator testing Critical parameters testing Simulated use testing Microbiology testing required for FDA clearance of a non-traditional sterilizer Population and purity testing for maintenance of bacterial spore stocks Write and revise work instructions (WIs), protocols and reports under supervision The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed Required: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) Requires 0-3 years of related laboratory experience Preferred: 1 year of related microbiology laboratory experience (can include college level laboratory experience) Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Biology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology is preferred. Other: Possess basic microbiology laboratory skills. Skilled in the use of basic microbiology laboratory equipment. Ability to read and follow protocols/work instructions/methods. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Possess good communication skills (technical writing, written and verbal). Ability to work on a team or individually. Ability to work in a methodical and organized fashion within established timelines. What STERIS Offers We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. Here is just a brief overview of what we offer: Market Competitive Pay Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits Long/Short Term Disability Coverage 401(k) with a company match Maternity & Parental Leave Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career Pay range for this opportunity is $51,250.00 - $58,000.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc. STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits Open until position is filled. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com. If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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Responsibilities

The Associate Scientist I will perform microbiology testing and data analysis to support the development of biological products for healthcare and life science sectors. Responsibilities include operating laboratory equipment, maintaining accurate documentation, and following established work instructions and safety protocols.