Technical Advisor

Sotera Health Company • Oak Brook, IL

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About The Position

The Technical Advisor is a high-level expert who has responsibility for coordinating consulting projects, technical support for global customers, representing the company in industry interactions, and training / mentoring of other employees. They will work closely with customers, the Sales Department and the processing facilities to optimize the review of products for sterilization, advancement of sterilization technologies and ongoing technical support for existing products within our facilities.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge and minimum six years' experience in sterilization processing and with applicable regulatory standards.
• Strong influencing, leadership and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills on all levels, including ability to communicate complex technical data to non-technical staff.
• Any additional relevant scientific experience.
• University Degree in Science field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or other related technical discipline.
• 6 years minimum experience in sterilization processing and sterility assurance of medical/pharma products.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers, facilities, operations, sales and laboratory.
• Provide comprehensive consulting to customers in areas of expertise related to sterile processing and testing of products during the product's entire life cycle.
• Ensure proper validation of the products being processed.
• Mentor Validation and Scientific personnel both formally and informally, to help them provide consistent project management, customer service and reports to customers.
• Actively build professional network and participate in industry interactions, including standards committees and industry technical committees. Provide leadership in areas of expertise.
• Help ensure compliance with all relevant regulations relating to sterilization.
• Coordinate, review, report, and present technical data internally, to customers, trade associations and regulators.
• Provide technical support in customer and regulatory audits.
• Perform internal and external training in sterile processing.
• Support R&D and New Technologies in sterilization projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees