Lab Analyst I - Routine Chemistry

Sotera Health Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Laboratory Analysts conduct testing in accordance with GLP, GMP, and under the supervision of the Study Director, recording data concurrently and maintaining traceability of samples.

They ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, order necessary supplies, and support quality events, documentation control, and professional development while maintaining reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree or two years qualified lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform GLP and non-GLP testing under the supervision of the Study Director.
• Record data concurrently and maintain traceability of samples.
• Order supplies and ensure procedures are followed (SOP, GDP, STP, etc.).
• Participate in quality events and document control.
• Maintain regular attendance and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Data recording

Technical reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or two years lab experience

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.

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. Additionally, Laboratory Analysts record data concurrently, maintain traceability of samples throughout testing and notify the Study Director of any unforeseen circumstances that occur during testing.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform testing, both GLP and non GLP
• start to finish under supervision of the Study Director
• Order supplies and media
• 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
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Understand and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.)
• Understand and follow company policies and procedures
• Ensure all data is accurately and concurrently recorded
• Notify the Study Director of any unforeseen circumstances or events that occur during testing
• Professional Development
• Complete training prior to performing procedures
• Complete required training in a timely manner
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, as required
• Customer Service
• Adhere to the Nelson Labs Service Standard
• Meet or exceed sponsor expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

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 meets deadlines Willingness to learn and comprehend difficult tasks Effective verbal and written communication Strong work ethic and initiative

Physical Requirements

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

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. This 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, exposure to carcinogenic compounds and other environmental aspects which may be considered unfavorable. Employees are expected to follow Biosafety and Chemical Hygiene policies, practices and procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree, or two years qualified lab experience preferred.

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 is 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.

Come Make a Difference with Us.

Sotera Health is driven by its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®.

Along with its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs® – we are a leading global provider of mission-critical end-to-end sterilization solutions and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry.