Senior Scientist

STERIS•Saint Louis, MO

8d•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 a Senior Scientist supporting the STERIS Healthcare business, you will demonstrate a strong understanding of scientific technologies, sterilization science, and related disciplines. In this role you will independently design, develop, and execute test plans for assigned projects with minimal oversight. You will also perform standard sample analyses, clearly present results to management, and actively contribute to refining techniques, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining thorough documentation of processes, procedures, and outcomes. As a Senior Scientist you will manage projects or project segments, potentially guiding assigned staff, and developing critical documentation such as design controls, risk management plans, and design transfer materials. Success in this role requires a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work effectively with little to no supervision. This role requires in-person or onsite work 5 days per week at our St Louis, MO location.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
Requires 8 years of related laboratory experience.
Possess basic laboratory skills related to job field.
Skilled in the use of basic chemistry laboratory equipment.
Familiar with the operation/theory of GC, LC, FTIR, and quantitative wet chemsitry techniques.
Ability to read and follow protocols/Work Instructions/ methods.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
Capable of solving complex chemistry problems through accurate interpretation of data and in-depth investigations.
Practical knowledge/experience working under regulatory agency guidelines is desired.
Possesses a moderate degree of technical experience in analytical chemistry.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in chemistry preferred.
Experience in an environmental laboratory setting.
Familiarity with the purpose and function of softening, DI, and RO water purification systems.
General knowledge of water chemistry.
General knowledge of boilers for the use in steam generation for steam sterilization.
Familiarity with Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation® (AAMI) water standards.

Responsibilities

Assure efficient laboratory operation through acquisition and inventory control of consumables lab supplies and chemicals.
Obtain resources needed to complete project deliverables.
Maintain knowledge of FDA and EPA requirements for current projects.
Develop and validate methods for laboratory instruments.
May serve as technical expert in support of plant operations.
Perform mathematical analysis and interpretation of data.
Formulate hypothesis and design experiments to test hypothesis.
Demonstrate good oral communication skills: Give presentations within and outside R&D
Proficient in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Perform troubleshooting, advanced maintenance and calibration on analytical instrumentation.
Maintain the Research Notebook recording detailed information on activities undertaken, existing conditions and observed results.
Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.
Travel up to 10% (including international)