Associate Scientist I

STERIS•Plymouth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 an Associate Scientist I you will work within the R&D microbiology team with several strains of BSL-1 organisms and employ numerous microbiology methodologies for testing including but not limited to aseptic technique, plate colony counting, inoculation and recovery of test articles and serial dilutions. In this role you will also support testing of current STERIS biological products for both the STERIS Healthcare and STERIS Life Science sectors. In this position you will be required to accurately maintain, record and report test data. Additionally, as an Associate Scientist I you 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 role requires in-person or onsite work 5 days per week at our Plymouth, MN location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.)
Requires 0-3 years of related lab experience
Possess basic microbiology laboratory skills.
Skilled in the use of basic microbiology laboratory equipment.
Ability to read and follow protocols/work instructions/methods.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Possess good communication skills (technical writing, written and verbal).
Ability to work on a team or individually.
Ability to work in a methodical and organized fashion within established timelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Biology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology is preferred.
1 year of related microbiology laboratory experience (can include college level laboratory experience)

Responsibilities

Carry out assigned projects, laboratory work, and data analysis under the direction of a supervisor.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
Carry out routine and semi-routine tasks independently.
Understand and comply with accepted laboratory and safety procedures.
Demonstrate excellent laboratory techniques.
Recognize and communicate unexpected results in a timely manner to supervisor.
Maintain a laboratory notebook and document laboratory data accurately and timely.
Help meet laboratory quality, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.
Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.
Successfully complete a basic microbiology skills evaluation prior to beginning any project work.
Successfully complete training and demonstrate solid proficiency of the following: Microbiological techniques including serial dilutions, plate colony counting and inoculation/recovery of test articles using bacterial spores. Aseptic techniques for use in preparation of microbiological medias/reagents and sterile harvesting. Use and interpretation of test controls in all experiments. Operation of laboratory equipment used in testing.
Successfully complete training and demonstrate basic understanding of the following tests: Sterility assurance testing D-value testing Biological and Chemical Indicator testing Critical parameters testing Simulated use testing Microbiology testing required for FDA clearance of a non-traditional sterilizer Population and purity testing for maintenance of bacterial spore stocks
Write and revise work instructions (WIs), protocols and reports under supervision