Validation Technician I

Req ID:  47296
Job Category:  Manufacturing Operations
Location: 

Alajuela, A, CR, 20101

Workplace Type:  Onsite

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

The Validation Technician assists in the processing of Customer products, and coordinates production scheduling, validations and qualifications.

Duties

  • Contributes to the accurate and safe processing capability of the company by coordinating and scheduling all Customer validations and dose mappings; calibrates and maintains proper function of data collection devices used in validations and qualifications; investigates analyzing and reporting procedures and provides solutions to process deviations and Customer complaints.
  • Optimizes processing by coordinating scheduling of Customer product; assists plant management in training operations employees in performing process procedures; assists operations as required to ensure the timely movement of product.
  • Provides Customer service by assisting in the performance and adherence to ISO 11135 and ISO 11137 requirements.
  • Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates staff recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner and uses findings to improve operations where possible.
  • Contributes in a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, and other directives.
  • Supports the STERIS AST business imperatives of Growth, Operational Excellence, Leadership Excellence and Customer Focus. 
  • Exhibits a commitment to the STERIS AST shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement. 

Duties - cont'd

Education Degree

    Required Experience

    • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in sterilization or related industry.
    • Ability to effectively write and verbally communicate in English.
    • Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
    • Ability to navigate through defined computer screens.
    • Prior experience organizing and analyzing, and utilizing Level 2 math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans
    • Prior experience working in a detailed environment
    • Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc
    • Ability to occassionally work outside of normal business hours and at various locations

    Preferred Experience

    • Associates Degree

    Skills

     

    STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.  WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

    STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

    Req ID:  47296
    Job Category:  Manufacturing Operations
    Location: 

    Alajuela, A, CR, 20101

    Workplace Type:  Onsite


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