Lab Analyst I - Itasca

Nelson Laboratories, LLC; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotera Health is seeking motivated individuals for Laboratory Analyst roles in a regulated lab environment. This position offers hands-on testing experience supporting the safety and quality of medical devices and healthcare products.

Prior lab experience is helpful, but we provide structured training on procedures, quality standards, and documentation practices. You will contribute to testing that supports global health, with an emphasis on compliance and data integrity in a fast-paced team

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or another science-related field (preferred).
• Associate degree or relevant laboratory coursework (preferred).
• Two years of qualified laboratory experience (preferred).
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written procedures and SOPs.
• Reliability, initiative, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing according to established procedures and approved protocols.
• Support GLP, GMP, and other regulated testing activities.
• Prepare samples and materials needed for testing.
• Document testing activities and results accurately in real time.
• Maintain sample identification and traceability throughout the testing process.
• Collaborate with study directors and other team members.
• Maintain a safe, organized, quality-focused work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s in biology/chemistry/biotechnology

Associate degree or relevant lab coursework

Job description

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 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

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 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Build Your Career in Laboratory Science

Are you interested in starting or growing a career in laboratory science, biotechnology, medical devices, or life sciences?

We are looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our laboratory team as a Laboratory Analyst. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, early-career professionals, and individuals with a strong interest in science who want to gain hands‑on experience in a regulated laboratory environment.

Prior professional laboratory experience is not required for all opportunities. We provide structured training to help you learn our procedures, quality standards, documentation practices, and testing processes.

As a Laboratory Analyst, you will contribute to testing that supports the safety and quality of medical devices and other healthcare products used around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Perform laboratory testing according to established procedures and approved protocols
• Support GLP, GMP, and/or other regulated testing activities
• Prepare samples, materials, supplies, and media needed for testing
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other controlled laboratory instructions
• Accurately document testing activities and results in real time
• Maintain sample identification and traceability throughout the testing process
• Identify and communicate unexpected results, deviations, or testing issues
• Assist with controlled documents and laboratory records
• Collaborate with Study Directors and other laboratory team members
• Maintain an organized, safe, and quality-focused work environment
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities

What We’re Looking For

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Are interested in science, laboratory work, healthcare, biotechnology, or medical devices
• Can carefully follow written procedures and detailed instructions
• Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Are comfortable performing structured or repetitive tasks while maintaining consistent quality
• Are organized and able to complete work within established timelines
• Have basic computer and math skills
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team
• Are comfortable asking questions and learning new processes
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, honesty, and integrity

Preferred, But Not Required

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or another science-related field
• Associate degree or relevant laboratory coursework
• Previous laboratory, manufacturing, quality, healthcare, or other regulated‑industry experience
• Two years of qualified laboratory experience

What You’ll Learn

• Hands‑on laboratory testing
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Quality systems and regulatory compliance
• Sample traceability and data integrity
• Problem‑solving in a regulated laboratory environment
• Cross‑functional teamwork within the life sciences industry

Pay:

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.03 to $25.96. The starting rate for a successful candidate will be determined based on job‑related qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full range reflects the potential earning opportunity for the role, new hires are typically placed within a portion of the range that is appropriate for their qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us?

With us your work contributes to a larger purpose: supporting the safety and quality of healthcare products used by patients around the world.

Whether you are beginning your career or looking to build additional laboratory experience, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop technical and regulatory skills, and explore career paths within a global life sciences organization.

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.

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.