Chemical Manufacturing Lab Specialist - QC

Position Summary:

The QC Laboratory Specialist is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable regulatory standards.This position is responsible for performing quality inspection in accordance with the requirements for ISO, FDA QSR, and STERIS policies. This would include but is not limited to testing raw material, in-process, and finished goods using the various analytical instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, GC) and with supervision perform failure investigation.

Location: 7405 Page Ave St. Louis, MO

Hours: 3pm - 11:30pm + overtime Saturdays ~once per month/as needed

Pay Range: $21.86 - $28.29 / $45,468.80 - $58,843.20 paid bi-weekly

Hire Type: Full Time, Direct, Salaried: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime pay)

What You'll Do:

• Decontaminate, clean, sterilize glassware and other containers.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment including calibration.
• Prepare media and reagents.
• Perform routine product and raw material testing of samples.
• Perform product and raw material testing of samples.
• Prepare reagents, standard solutions, equipment for use, etc.
• Recognize and communicate unexpected results in a timely manner and complete Out of Specification forms (OOS), Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and Incoming Rejection Forms (IRs) for nonconforming or rejected materials.
• Write and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) under supervisor’s direction, using Quality software to change, submit and review documents.
• Participate in Investigations (complaints, failure, calibrations, equipment, etc.).

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelors degree OR associates degree + 4 years of experience in a regulated industry (I.E. FDA/ISO13485).
• Ability to:
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
  • Make recommendations improvements to test methods and procedures.
  • Make decisions on experimental steps and data analysis within defined parameters and guidelines.
  • Recognize and communicate unexpected experimental results, Interpret data with direction.

Preferred:

• Any previous experience working in a similar regulated industry - internships included. 
• Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Previous work experience in a quality control setting or chemistry lab.

Other:

• Lift, Push, and/or Pull 10 - 25lbs.

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. 

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay ($20hr + bonus participation).
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9 total) added holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Long/Short Term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Maternity & Paternal Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career.