Analytical Scientist

STERIS Canada Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS Canada Corporation is seeking an Analytical Scientist in St. Louis, MO. The role involves conducting experiments, data analysis, and providing lab support in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology and at least three years of lab experience, with a strong focus on analytical chemistry.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Extensive Paid Time Off

Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with a company match

Continued training and education programs

Excellent opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience required.
• Experience in Method Development and Method Validation desirable.
• Knowledge of FDA GLP and GMP requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments independently and maintain records.
• Provide analytical support and assist customers in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Support compliance with safety policies and assist in lab operations duties.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Data Analysis

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

HPLC

Microsoft Office Suite

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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.

Position Summary

If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy applying your technical expertise to real-world challenges, we’d love to hear from you! Join our dynamic team as an Analytical Scientist, where you will work in partnership with Customers and our Sales team to provide insights on product technology and applications by assisting in data collection, lab testing, records maintenance, report preparation, and daily lab operations.

What You'll do as an Analytical Scientist

• Design, conduct and oversee experiments, working independently to interpret data and determine further experiments. Identifies areas for improvement with regard to methods and designs and validates new testing methods. Maintains records, prepares reports, provides recommendations and makes presentations at internal and external meetings.
• Under general guidance of the Manager, provide telephone support, written correspondence, literature, lab analysis, analytical support, assistance with field trials and direct field support to Customers in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, and the sales organization. Perform assigned tasks related to product applications, correct use of product or providing background information or analytical support.
• Assists in daily lab operations duties including maintenance of quality control records, writing standard operating procedures for lab maintenance, equipment operations and maintenance of systems. Assists in maintaining lab inventory.
• Assist in generating, updating, and coordinating technical support data for the product line.
• Support compliance with government regulations by applying safety policies and procedures.

The Experience, Abilities and Skills Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline- Chemistry or Biology highly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience
• Analytical Chemistry background desirable, including Method Development and Method Validation
• Practical working knowledge of FDA GLP and GMP requirements; microbial or cleaning validation practices, and working knowledge of HPLC, TOC swab recovery and residue limit strategies employed in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Excel, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrates strong Customer and service orientation with ability to effectively utilize resources for technical information as needed.
• Uses demonstrated organizational skills, solid judgment, and ability to think analytically.
• Protect confidential information by properly storing, retrieving, and disseminating such information only to those authorized.
• Act with integrity, thrives on innovation and continuous improvement and has a genuine commitment to the success of the team.
• Ensure defect-free workmanship, searches for efficient and effective ways to reduce waste, and assists others to meet the Customer’s needs with a sense of urgency.

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
• 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$67,362.50-$87,175.00. This position is eligible forbonus 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

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.

Job Category: Research & Development/Scientific

Nearest Major Market: St Louis
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