Associate Scientist I

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.

The Associate Scientist I will manage multiple studies at different stages while performing efficacy testing in a clean room environment and detailed cosmetic evaluations of Medical Devices during Material Compatibility testing for multiple testing modalities. Much of the Associate Scientist I time will be spent in the labs conducting testing with the rest of the time spent on paperwork/training. 

What You'll do as an Associate Scientist:

• Carries out assigned projects, laboratory work, and data analysis under the direction of a supervisor.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Works under supervision with direct instructions. 
• Carries out routine and semi-routine tasks independently.
• Understands and complies with accepted laboratory and safety procedures.
• Demonstrates good laboratory technique.
• Demonstrates good problem solving/organizational skills
• Demonstrates solid proficiency of the following:
  • Microbiology techniques
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Use and interpretation of test controls in experiments.
  • Work with different sterilization technologies (VHP, liquid chemical, high level disinfection)
  • Inoculation and recovery of test articles
  • Operation of laboratory equipment used in testing.
  • Handling of BSL-1 and BSL-2 organisms

What You'll do as an Associate Scientist:

• Responsible for maintenance of microbiology equipment (BSCs, incubators, etc.).
• Demonstrates basic understanding of the following:
  • Sterility assurance
  • D-values
  • Bacterial spores
  • Sterilization technologies
  • Spectrophotometry
• Maintains spore stocks (population and purity evaluations, places new samples into culture collection).
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following:
  • ½ Cycle testing in various sterilization technologies
  • Critical parameters testing
  • Simulated use testing
• Preparation of some microbiological media.
• Basic understanding of microbiological techniques and use of applicable equipment.
• Helps meeting laboratory quality, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform efficacy testing in a clean room environment.
• Perform detailed cosmetic evaluations of Medical Devices during Material Compatibility testing.
• Manage multiple studies at different stages.

The Experience, Abilities and Skills Needed:

• Bachelor degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry is preferred. 
• Requires 0-3 years of related laboratory experience
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment.
• Maintains a level of technical knowledge consistent with current scientific literature and best practices.
• Complies with established protocols and within regulatory and laboratory requirements.
• Understands and complies with accepted laboratory and safety procedures.
• Independently operate various standard instruments and perform basic maintenance according to establishe