Laboratory Technician I

About the position

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 Laboratory Technician I is responsible for executing assigned Laboratory support functions such as media preparation, cleaning and steam sterilization of Laboratory supplies and reusable equipment. May conduct some assigned testing. Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Pay: $16.50 per hour

Responsibilities

• Supports laboratory functions through the preparation of media, reagents and associated tasks. 50%
• Performs cleaning as directed including materials, equipment and Lab area. 25%
• Manually and electronically records and maintains data relevant to the procedures executed. 10%
• Assists in basic testing functions as directed such as preparation, set-up and clean-up. 10%
• Assists in the operation of steam sterilizer. 5%
• Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED: is required.
• Ability: to work under control in pressure situations and adapt rapidly to change.
• Ability: to read and interpret rules, schedules, procedures and instructions.
• Basic computer skills:
• Basic math skills: including fractions and decimals.
• Ability: to lift and exert force of up to 25 lbs.
• Ability: to work well with others.

Nice-to-haves

An associates degree with 3 years of lab experience or a bachelors degree with 1 year of lab experience is preferred.

Benefits

• STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.
• Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
• 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 and life sciences products and services around the globe.
• For more information, visit www.steris.com.
• If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047.
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• STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
• We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
• The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request.
• The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.