Senior Scientist

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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

Senior Scientist is responsible and accountable for the management of dosimetry systems across all STERIS Services Radiation operating facilities and related activities. This is accomplished through the development and implementation of Dosimetry systems including calibration, traceability, capability of calibration, and designating and acquiring appropriate analytical equipment.

Duties

  • Supervises the Scientist I, Scientist II and Scientist III and provides necessary training and leadership for the Scientist I and Scientist II positions.
  • Works in conjuction with Prinicipal Scientist to provide recommendations on dosimetry systems and radiation processing to the Radiation Technology Manager.
  • Manages projects related to radiation processing, such as, but not limited to; dosimetry systems and equipment installation and troubleshooting, efficiency gains, process improvement.
  • Along with Principal Scientist, responsible for the overall dosimeter process, including policies and procedures regarding routine measurement of dosimeters, calibration of dosimeters, and training of dosimeter readers.
  • In conjunction with Scientist team, makes final decisions and approvals regarding overall dosimeter system uncertainty based upon successful execution of experiments per industry and American Society of Testing Methods (ASTM) standards and regulations.

Duties – cont’d

  • Reviews and approves installation, operational, and performance qualification reports.
  • Performs dose estimates and aids in investigation assessments for routine runs resulting from deviations in routine processing.
  • Designs studies that: provide justification for procedural requirements, assist in process efficiency, and are value-added to processing facilities.
  • Leads facilities in support of efficient radiation processing for Customers by developing and reviewing radiation validation and qualification protocols.
  • Maintains radiation processes in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry that complies to FDA regulations, ISO 9000, AAMI and ASTM.

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Education Degree

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

  • A minimum of eight (8) years of general or operational management experience in sterilization operations with ISO and/or GMP exposure and Customer service focus.
  • Ability to problem solve both individually and on teams.
  • Ability to demonstrate mastery in mathematical and technical problem solving.
  • Proficient in use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
  • Able to complete complex statistical and data analysis using advanced statistical tools.
  • Thorough knowledge of Quality Systems and working in a regulated environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Ability to lead projects.

Our Healthcare Customers are federally mandated (by Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services or CMS) requiring vendors to have the COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption. There are select Customers who do not accept any exceptions. Unvaccinated Associates may be excluded from working at a Customer site, require routine testing with an approved exemption (if accepted by the Customer) or have limited Customer access impacting their ability to remain employed. Additionally, we may be required to meet state mandates on COVID-19 vaccination, exemptions and/or booster requirements. This position is a Customer-facing role that falls under a state or CMS mandate.

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.

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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.

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