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.

Position Summary

As the Associate Scientist I you will work within the New Product Development microbiology team. The position will require accurately maintaining, recording and reporting of test data. Additionally, the Associate Scientist I must possess the ability to perform and accurately document tasks according to established work instructions and written protocols in a timely manner, while working both independently and within a team on multiple studies at different stages of the process.

This position is based onsite at our St Louis, MO location. 

Duties

• Works under general supervision with direct instructions.  Carries out routine and semi-routine tasks with some independence.
• Conducts evaluations using well defined procedures.
• Retrieves defined information from scientific literature
• Writes reports using predefined templates
• Understands and complies with accepted laboratory and safety procedures
• Demonstrates solid proficiency of the following:
  • Microbiology techniques including culturing and serial dilutions
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Use and interpretation of data in experiments
  • Operation of laboratory equipment used in testing
  • Read and execute experimental protocols
• Demonstrates basic understanding of the following:
  • Literature searches
  • D-values and growth curves
  • Micro tests required for FDA and EPA clearance
  • Preparation of microbiological media
     

Required Experience

• Bachelor degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry is preferred.  
• 0-5 years of related laboratory experience 
• Travel up to 10% 
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

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Preferred Experience

• Skilled in the use of basic microbiology and/or chemistry laboratory equipment.
• Ability to read and follow protocols/SOP's/methods.
• Demonstrates good writing skills for the following:
  • SOPs and their revisions
  • Test plans/protocols
  • Laboratory reports
  • OOS reports
• 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.

 

What STERIS Offers:

The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid-time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans.  Join us and help write our next chapter.

 

 

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.  WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

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