Sterilizer Operator I

Eurofins; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is seeking an operator for EO sterilizers, handling loading/unloading, and executing QC measures. You will process orders, test biological indicators, and document results while interfacing with customers and maintaining inventories, shipping docs, and compliant records.

This role requires attention to QA/QC and regulatory standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma (AA in biology a plus) and strong organizational and communication skills, with

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma; AA in biology or related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, document control, lab procedures, and manufacturing development.
• Healthcare company central supply experience preferred.
• Highly organized with clear written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO regulations for controlled documents.
• Administrative experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate EO Sterilizers by programming, loading, and unloading.
• Complete work orders based on customer requests and protocols.
• Test biological indicators and record results.
• Communicate effectively with customers.
• Manage inventory and reordering; receive supplier and customer products; create shipping documents.
• Maintain equipment and facility with daily cleaning procedures.
• Keep documentation files and records up to date.
• Interpret protocols and execute PQ portion of product validation.
• Comply with QMS procedures and company policies.

Skills

Organization skills

Written & verbal communication

Regulatory familiarity

Administrative experience

Education

High School Diploma

AA degree in biology or related field

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitre diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• The person in this position performs operator functions in the programming, loading & unloading of EO Sterilizers.
• Completes work orders based on customer order requests/protocols.
• Performs testing of biological indicators and records results.
• A high level of communication skills when interfacing with customers.
• Performs inventory and reordering from suppliers. Receives both supplier and customer products. Creates shipping documents when required.
• Maintains equipment and facility following daily cleaning procedures.
• Maintains documentation files and records.
• Interprets protocols and executes PQ portion of a product validation process.
• Must be current with all regulations pertaining to EO sterilization.
• Comply with Quality Management (QMS) procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or any related technical field. (AA degree in biology or related field is a plus).
• Knowledge of QA/QC, document control, laboratory procedures, experimental and/or medical, and engineering/manufacturing design and development.
• Previous experience at a healthcare company in central supply preferred.
• Skills Required:
• High degree of organization skills, clear and precise written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO regulations pertaining to controlled documents.
• Administrative experience and/or background is a plus.

Additional Information

• Position is full-time. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Jose, CA.
• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Compensation Range - $23-25/hr

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.