Lab Analyst; Swing Shift

Job Summary

Laboratory Analysts conduct testing in accordance with established procedures using Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and under the supervision of the Study Director. They record data concurrently, maintain traceability of samples throughout testing, and notify the Study Director of any unforeseen circumstances that occur during testing.

• Perform testing, both GLP and non GLP; start to finish under supervision of the Study Director
• Order supplies and media as needed
• Ensure testing is conducted according to approved procedures (SOP, CSS, STP, etc.)
• Participate in the collaboration of quality events (unexpected results, deviations, etc.)
• Assist with and review controlled documents
• Basic computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

• Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.)
• Know and follow company policies and procedures
• Complete required training on time

• Attend work regularly and reliably
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Technical
  • Repetition of tasks with quality and attention to detail
  • Ability to follow written procedures
  • Good documentation practice (GDP)
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, computer and math skills
• Nelson Labs Values
  • Willingness to work in a team environment
  • High standards of honesty and integrity
  • Willingness to identify and communicate process improvement ideas
• Professional
  • Organized and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to learn and comprehend difficult tasks
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Strong work ethic and initiative

This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment and lab equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, computer mouse, telephones, photocopiers, file cabinets, microscopes, micropipettes, pipette aids and various hand tools. The possibility exists for exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including carcinogenic compounds and other environmental aspects which may be considered unfavorable.

Employees are expected to follow Biosafety and Chemical Hygiene policies, practices and procedures.

• Required to sit 15% of the day, stand and traverse 75% of the day to various office and lab locations and 10% of the day working at a computer.
• Bending, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.
• Ability to have full body movement required.
• Occasional push and pull tasks with one or both hands.
• Must be able to work while wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields, gloves, lab coats and other PPE.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

• Bachelor degree with a potential for people management;
  Introduction to leadership training required. Laboratory science education, experience, or certifications preferred. Business/Management training preferred.
• Non-degree Track – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Level Track – Associate degree with coursework in a relevant science or equivalent credits through 2 years of higher education or non-relevant science.
• Bachelor Degree Track – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or two years of relevant lab employment experience preferred.

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year.

Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.

Nelson Labs is a global leader in microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Nelson Labs serves over 3,800 customers across 14 facilities in the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe. We have a comprehensive array of over 800 laboratory tests supporting our customers from initial product development and sterilization validation, through regulatory approval and ongoing product testing for sterility, safety and quality assurance.

We are regarded as a best-in-class partner with a strong track record of collaborating with customers to solve complex issues.

Safeguarding Global Health® – with every test we complete.