STERIS · 3 hours ago
Scientist I
Chester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yrSTERIS is dedicated to providing innovative healthcare and life science solutions. The Scientist I role involves validation of sterilization processes and coordination with customers and external laboratories to ensure compliance with industry standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Supports the conduct of scientific studies for investigation and validation purposes
Contributes to creating and maintaining valid sterilization processes in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry that comply to FDA regulations, ISO, AAMI, and ASTM standards
Acts as liaison between Customer and the facility leadership during Customer driven studies
Assists in statistical analysis of data, such as variation analysis, specific to the modality in use
Contributes to successful product processing by performing dosimeter calibrations or temperature/humidity sensor calibrations
Ensures all internal equipment is calibrated per procedure requirements and coordinates calibrations with external vendors
Ensures processes are maintained in a validated state by supporting periodic verifications and execution of revalidations or requalifications following changes
Contributes to safe and accurate processing by notifying management of any event, item or documentation that may have a concern in regard to regulatory or specification compliance, Customer product quality, or employee safety
Maintains a safe work environment by attending safety meetings with local facility, completing safety rounds, and tracking all hazardous materials as contained in the Safety Data Sheets
Communicates in an effective manner by utilizing accepted business practices in a courteous and professional manner providing timely and accurate responses and service oriented offers of assistance
Protects company confidential information by properly storing, retrieving and disseminating such information only to those authorized
Exhibits a commitment to the AST shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement through ensuring defect-free workmanship, assisting others to meet the Customer’s needs, searching for efficient and effective ways to reduce waste, being active and accountable for Customer satisfaction, and satisfying the Customer’s needs with a sense of urgency
Contributes in a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, the GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related field
Preferred
Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP, GLP, or similar)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Demonstrated proactive approach to task management, ensuring timely completion of individual and team objectives
Ability to take initiative and maintain accountability for assigned responsibilities
Benefits
This position is eligible for bonus participation.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.
Company
STERIS
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.
Founded in 1985
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
STERIS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (26)
2024 (28)
2023 (15)
2022 (33)
2021 (18)
2020 (19)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.28M2010-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $0.28M
1998-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Carestio
President and CEO, STERIS
Walter Rosebrough
CEO Emeritus & Senior Advisor
Recent News
2025-11-05
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