Scientist I (Second Source)

Position Summary This Scientist I will work with a cross-functional team to ensure the timely evaluation, qualification, and implementation of second-source materials, suppliers, and related scientific solutions that support business continuity, product quality, regulatory compliance, and Customer requirements. This role designs and executes laboratory studies, analyzes technical data, supports troubleshooting and validation activities, and partners with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Procurement, and external suppliers to advance assigned projects from assessment through implementation.

What You'll Do As a Scientist I

• Demonstrates good understanding of STERIS scientific technologies and sterilization science.
• Carrying out test plans/experiments for assigned projects with supervisor or management input, to include the recording, analysis, and scientific evaluation of experimental data.
• Performs analyses and resolves issues using good problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrates excellent laboratory technique
• Operates and maintains instrumentation, defines and measures quality metrics and reports results in an appropriate manner.
• Participates on project teams and establishes good working relationships within STERIS Corporation.
• Participates in refining current techniques, troubleshooting problems and documenting processes, procedures and results.

The Experience, Abilities And Skills Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry is required. Advanced degree in applicable area is desirable.

• 3+ years of related laboratory experience.

• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment.

• Ability to read and interpret SDS files and safely handle organic and inorganic chemicals.

• Maintain knowledge of FDA and EPA requirements for method validation and stability

• Practical working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• Performs scientific literature searches and evaluations.

• Prepares and presents data at internal or external meetings, as requested.

• Independently operate various. standard instruments and perform basic maintenance according to established methods

• Complies with established procedures and within regulatory and laboratory requirements.

• Demonstrates proficient writing skills for the following:

• SOPs and their revisions

• Test plans/protocols and recognizing when modifications are needed

• Laboratory reports

• OOS reports

What STERIS Offers At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. We share our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Long/Short term disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Continued training and educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $68,000 - $95,000. 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 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.