QC Laboratory Specialist

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing quality inspection in accordance with the requirements for ISO, FDA QSR, and STERIS policies. This would include but is not limited to testing raw material, in-process, and finished goods using the various analytical instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, GC) and with supervision perform failure investigation.

HOURS

HOURS: 1st shift (7am/8am start time)

PAY

PAY: $21.86 - $28.29hr ($45,468 - $58,843 annual) & company bonus

LOCATION

LOCATION: 7501 Page Ave St. Louis, MO

HIRE TYPE

Salary, non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

What You'll Do

• Decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of glassware and other containers.
• Monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment including calibration.
• Preparation of media and reagents.
• Perform routine product and raw material testing of samples.
• Perform product and raw material testing of samples.
• Preparation of reagents, standard solutions, equipment for use, etc.
• Recognize and communicate unexpected results in a timely manner and completed Out of Specification forms (OOS), Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and Incoming Rejection Forms (IRs) for nonconforming or rejected materials.
• Write and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) under supervisor’s direction, using Quality software to change, submit and review documents.
• Participate in Investigations (complaints, failure, calibrations, equipment, etc.).

Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 4 years experience required with Associate’s degree in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA / ISO13485)
• Ability to:
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
  • Make recommendations on improvements to test methods and procedures
  • Make decisions on experimental steps and data analysis within defined parameters and guidelines
  • Recognize and communicate unexpected experimental results, Interpret data with direction.

Preferred

• Any previous experience working in a similar regulated industry - internships included.
• QC Lab experience in a related, regulated, chemical manufacturing field.
• Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Previous work experience in a quality control setting or chemistry lab.

Other

• Safety sensitive position.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling 10-25lbs.
• Individual must be able to work indoors in high temperatures/humidity, especially during the summer months.
• This position may involve exposure to moving machinery, lift trucks, and hazardous substances in the warehouse area.
• Individual must be able to walk, stand, reach both above and below shoulder height, and pull, push or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent repetitive movement of both hands (firm or fine grasping) and good hearing, vision and color distinction.
• Hand manipulation, visual acuity, typing, sitting, standing, walking, bending as needed.

STERIS Offers

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay Range

Pay range for this opportunity is $21.86 - $28.29. This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

Benefits

Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

EEO Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.