Lab Analyst (Day Shift)

Nelson Labs; Itasca (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lab Analyst, conducting crucial tests that safeguard global health. You will perform laboratory testing under supervision, following strict protocols to ensure top-quality results. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Education assistance

Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar.
• No experience required but must be willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conducting testing under supervised conditions.
• Following established procedures and recording data accurately.
• Communicating unexpected issues to lab leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Life Science

Job description

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Job Description

Laboratory Analysts conduct testing under supervised conditions in accordance with established procedures. Successful lab analysts are people who enjoy conducting tests following written instructions, who pay close attention to detail to make sure everything is done correctly, and who have high standards of personal integrity so that they deliver high-quality results.

Job Description

Laboratory Analysts conduct testing under supervised conditions in accordance with established procedures. Successful lab analysts are people who enjoy conducting tests following written instructions, who pay close attention to detail to make sure everything is done correctly, and who have high standards of personal integrity so that they deliver high-quality results.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant Life Science
• Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar
• No experience necessary. If you are willing to learn and put in the work, we will train you!
  

You are more likely to succeed in this role if you:

• Enjoy following written instructions to achieve a repeatable result.
• Pay close attention to detail and pride yourself on the quality and accuracy of your work.
• Are a hard worker who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
• Take interest in learning new and challenging things, and you come up to speed quickly.
• Have high standards of honesty and integrity.
  
  

You should Join Nelson Labs if you are looking for the following:

• A connection to our powerful mission of Safeguarding Global Health. We test products every day that are used in life-saving situations around the globe by hundreds of millions of people each year.
• Opportunities to grow and develop. This is a place you can advance your career!
• A sense of belonging with your team. Camaraderie matters here!
• A supervisor who cares about you, supports you, and has your back.
• A chance to have your voice listened to and heard. Feedback is an important part of our culture.
  
  

The Lab Analyst’s Essential Duties Include

• Performing laboratory testing in a supervised environment.
• Carefully following established testing and traceability procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Recording data from testing results, paying close attention to detail.
• Communicating any unexpected issues that arise during testing to lab leadership.
• Participating in reviews of quality events to understand root cause of unexpected results or deviations.
• Providing additional support to the lab as needed (order supplies, review documents, other duties as assigned).
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met to perform the essential job functions:

• 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 personal protective equipment deemed necessary to protect testing and to protect employees from various solutions, wastes, etc.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
  
  

Pay &Benefits

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

About Us

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.

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics, Nordion and Nelson Labs. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Sotera Health at soterahealth.com.

About The Team

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. Learn more about Nelson Labs at www.nelsonlabs.com

Safeguarding Global Health - with every test we complete.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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