Associate Scientist

Are you interested in contributing to a healthier and safer world? The Associate Scientist is an entry level position that is responsible for supporting new product development through innovative research and through developing technical expertise in STERIS's Infection Prevention Technology product segments, including surface disinfectants and cleaners. The Associate Scientist, with the appropriate training and guidance, will work in the lab supporting the new product development team, operations and quality to enhance the sophistication and compliance of new, unique infection prevention solutions to meet the customer's varying unmet needs.

* Carries out assigned projects, laboratory work, assigned tasks and data analysis under the direction of a supervisor.

* Understands and complies with accepted laboratory and safety procedures.

* Demonstrates excellent laboratory technique.

* Assists in writing test plans and reports.

* Implements defined approaches and develops simple formulations.

* Modifies existing formulations to improve performance.

* Performs analyses to support formulation development.

* Resolves issues using problem solving techniques to support formulation development.

* Individual contributor as part of a larger R&D organization.

* Assists with design transfer and scale-up activities.

* Conducts evaluations using well defined procedures.

* Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

* Complies with established protocols and within regulatory and laboratory requirements.

* Maintains a laboratory notebook and documents laboratory data accurately.

* Retrieves defined information from scientific literature and maintains a level of technical knowledge consistent with current scientific literature and best practices.

* Ensures efficient laboratory operation through acquisition and inventory control of lab supplies and chemicals.

Bachelor's Degree in Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology

* Internship or professional work experience in a corporate environment or academia.

* Possess basic laboratory skills.

* Skilled in the use of basic chemistry laboratory equipment.

* Ability to read and follow protocols/SOP's/methods.

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

* Excellent communication (technical writing, written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.

* Formulation experience is a plus.

At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn't be where it is today without our incredible people. We shares our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Long/Short term disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Continued training and educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
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