Associate Scientist I

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Associate Scientist I

Company: Steris


Description: At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.The Associate Scientist will work in the Product Development team focused on the Sterility Assurance Consumables Portfolio. They will work with several strains of BSL1 organisms and employ microbiology methodologies including but not limited to aseptic technique, plate counting, and serial dilutions. The position will require accurately maintaining, recording, and reporting test data. Must possess the ability to perform and accurately document tasks according to established Work Instructions and written protocols in a timely manner. Must be able to work both independently and within a team on multiple studies at different stages of the process.What You’ll do as an Associate Scientist:

• Demonstrates good understanding of STERIS scientific technologies and sterilization science
• Carries out test plans/experiments for assigned projects under the direction of a supervisor, 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 laboratory equipment
• Works under supervision with direct instructions
• Carries out routine and semi-routine tasks independently
• Understands and complies with accepted laboratory and safety procedures
• Demonstrates excellent laboratory technique Assists in writing test plans and reports

The Experience and Abilities Needed:

• Bachelor degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry
• Minimum 1 year in related laboratory experience
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment
• Possess basic laboratory skills related to job field
• Understanding of aseptic techniques
• Skilled in the use of basic microbiology and/or chemistry laboratory equipment
• Ability to read and follow protocols/SOP’s/methods
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

The Skills Needed:

• Maintains a level of technical knowledge consistent with current scientific literature and best practices
• Assure efficient laboratory operation through acquisition and inventory control of consumables lab supplies and chemicals
• Complies with established protocols and within regulatory and laboratory requirements
• Understands and complies with accepted laboratory and safety procedures
• Independently operate various standard instruments and perform basic maintenance according to established methods
• Demonstrates good writing skills for the following:

• SOPs and their revisions
• Test plans/protocols
• Laboratory reports
• OOS reports
• Maintains a laboratory notebook and documents laboratory data accurately and timely
• Demonstrates oral communication skills:

• Reporting of laboratory results to supervisor are accurate
• Give presentations to group
• Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner

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 shares 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

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, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 . 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 and the use of affirmative action programs 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.Req ID: 47255Job Category: Research & Development/ScientificLocation:Minneapolis, MN, US, 55447Workplace Type: Hybrid

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Location: Minneapolis, MN

Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:48:05 GMT


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