Lab Technician (M-F, Day Shift) at Nelson Laboratories Holdings, LLC in Itasca, Illinois

Job Description:

Laboratory Technicians are responsible for performing tasks to support testing throughout the lab. This includes tasks such as glassware reprocessing, instrument preparation, media formulation and sterilization.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in a production or manufacturing role helpful (not required)
• College science coursework preferred (not required)

Essential Duties:

General

• Ensure tasks are performed according to approved procedures (SOP, CSS, STP, etc.)
• Participate in the collaboration of quality events (unexpected results, deviations, etc.)
• Basic computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Good Housekeeping

• Follow good housekeeping practices in all areas.

Regulatory Compliance

• Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.).
• Know and follow company policies and procedures.
• Complete required training on time (includes MasterControl, live company trainings, new employee orientation, etc.).

Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas for improvement and assist in implementation as approved by Team Lead/Supervisor.

Professionalism

• Attend work regularly and reliably
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies of this position:

• Technical
  
  
  • Repetition of tasks with quality and attention to detail
  • Ability to follow written procedures
  • Good documentation practice (GDP)
• Nelson Labs Values
  
  
  • Willingness to work in a team environment
  • High standards of honesty and integrity
  • Willingness to identify and communicate process improvement ideas
• Professional
  
  
  • Organized and meets deadlines
  • Willingness to learn and comprehend difficult tasks
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Strong work ethic and initiative

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. This is a production role. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and lab equipment including but not limited to, computers, telephones, photocopiers, steam sterilizers, hot/stir plates, glassware washers, dispensing pumps, and various hand tools.

The possibility exists for exposure to biological and chemical hazards, exposure to carcinogenic compounds and other environmental aspects which may be considered unfavorable. Employees are expected to follow Biosafety and Chemical Hygiene policies, practices and procedures.

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company's unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses - Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Sotera Health at soterahealth.com.

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