Lab Analyst - Biocompatibility

Job Summary:

Biocompatibility Laboratory Analysts perform tests under supervision, following established procedures. Successful analysts are detail-oriented, follow instructions carefully, and uphold high standards of integrity to ensure quality results. This team conducts testing with various products and works in a lab where there is daily exposure to antibiotics, latex, and blood. The role involves routine handling of these materials, requires basic math skills, and the use of a microscope.

Phlebotomy certification is not required for this role; however, we are seeking a candidate who is willing and interested in obtaining phlebotomy certification.

• The company will cover the cost of the training and certification.
• This provides an opportunity for skill development and expanded contribution within the lab environment.

Education/Experience:

Required

• High school diploma or GED required (laboratory experience preferred)

Preferred Experience (not required)

• Bachelors degree in a relevant Life Science (Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or similar)
• Laboratory experience

Shifts:

• Monday Friday
• Shifts are 8 hours per day unless otherwise specified

You are more likely to succeed in this role if you:

• Enjoy following written instructions to achieve a repeatable result.
• Pay close attention to detail and pride yourself on the quality and accuracy of your work.
• Are a hard worker who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
• Take interest in learning new and challenging things, and you come up to speed quickly.
• Have high standards of honesty and integrity.

You should Join Nelson Labs if you are looking for the following:

• A connection to our powerful mission of Safeguarding Global Health. We test products every day that are used in life-saving situations around the globe by hundreds of millions of people each year.
• Opportunities to grow and develop. This is a place you can advance your career!
• A sense of belonging with your team. Camaraderie matters here!
• A supervisor who cares about you, supports you, and has your back.
• A chance to have your voice listened to and heard. Feedback is an important part of our culture.

The Lab Analysts essential duties include:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills are critical, as analysts frequently work in group settings to ensure testing accuracy and efficiency.
• Performing laboratory testing in a supervised environment.
• Carefully following established testing and traceability procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Recording data from testing results, paying close attention to detail.
• Communicating any unexpected issues that arise during testing to lab leadership.
• Participating in reviews of quality events to understand root cause of unexpected results or deviations.
• Providing additional support to the lab as needed (order supplies, review documents, other duties as assigned).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met to perform the essential job functions:

• Required to sit 15% of the day, stand and traverse 75% of the day to various office and lab locations and 10% of the day working at a computer.
• Bending, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.
• Must be able to work while wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields, gloves, lab coats and personal protective equipment deemed necessary to protect testing and to protect employees from various solutions, wastes, etc.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Pay Rate:

Bachelors degree: $21/hr

Non-degree: $17.50/hr

Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan (QIP): quarterly bonus
• 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
• Floating Holidays
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance