Scientist I

Position Summary

The Scientist I is responsible for the activities related to validation of the X-ray sterilization process at the STERIS Libertyville facility.

What You'll Do

• Supports the conduct of scientific studies for investigation and validation purposes.
• Contributes to creating and maintaining valid sterilization processes in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry that comply to FDA regulations, ISO, AAMI, and ASTM standards.
• Acts as liaison between Customer and the facility leadership during Customer driven studies.
• Assists in statistical analysis of data, such as variation analysis, specific to the modality in use.
• Contributes to successful product processing by performing dosimeter calibrations or temperature/humidity sensor calibrations.
• Ensures all internal equipment is calibrated per procedure requirements and coordinates calibrations with external vendors.
• Ensures processes are maintained in a validated state by supporting periodic verifications and execution of revalidations or requalifications following changes.
• Monitors dosimeter readout process by analyzing data and supports exercises in which routine use dosimeters are irradiated alongside reference/transfer dosimeters to determine environmental offsets.
• Ensures STERIS dosimetry equipment at all facilities is operating within specifications and supports resolution and investigation into any issues related to dosimetry equipment.
• Responsible for creating critical dosimetry equations in the Operations Data Management System for STERIS facilities.
• Maintains and distributes dosimeters to facilities based on usage forecasts, including tracking facility wide dosimeter inventory and send monthly report to STERIS accounting.
• Assists in the validation of software maintained by Radiation Technology.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a technical discipline
• Ability to demonstrate mathematical and technical competence for problem solving.
• Proficient in use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
• Able to complete statistical and data analysis using statistical tools such as MS Excel.
• Academic knowledge of Quality Systems and working in a regulated environment.
• Academic knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate.
• Ability to work under general direction of a supervisor or senior team member.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Above average organizing, analyzing and Level 4 math skills (advanced algebra and/or calculus and/or statistics) to determine organizational, Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Long/Short term disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Continued training and educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay

Pay range for this opportunity is $63,750.00 - $82,500.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.