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

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated R&D Senior Scientist to join our Analytical Services & Development team. Ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemistry, with expertise in developing and performing analytical analyses to support Product Development, Manufacturing and cross-site functional projects.

What You'll do as a Senior Scientist: Demonstrates excellent understanding of STERIS scientific technologies and related sciences. Designs, develops, and carries out test plans for assigned projects with minimal management input. Independently perform standard analyses on samples. Presents results to management. Performs analyses and resolves issues using critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques. Participates in refining current techniques, troubleshooting problems and documenting processes, procedures and results. Manages projects or sections of projects and may provide direction to assigned staff and/or the project. Displays excellent laboratory skills and an advanced understanding of relevant scientific principles theories. Works with little to no supervision/self-motivated. The Experience, Abilities and Skills Needed: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry is required. Master’s or Ph.D. degree in chemistry is desired. Requires 8+ years of related laboratory experience. Travel up to 10%. Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment. Develops and validates methods for laboratory instruments. May serve as technical expert in support of plant operations. Perform mathematical analysis and interpretation of data. Formulates hypothesis and designs experiments to test hypothesis. Demonstrates good oral communication skills: Gives presentations within and outside R&D. Performs troubleshooting, advanced maintenance and calibration on analytical instrumentation. Maintains the Research Notebook recording detailed information on activities undertaken, existing conditions and observed results. Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. More Experience, Abilities and Skills Needed: Practical knowledge/experience working in a regulated industry is desired. Experience performing independent research. Demonstrates ability to solve complex technical problems through accurate interpretation of requirements and understanding interactions between experimental variables. Strong observation, communication (technical written and verbal) and problem-solving skills. Possesses a high degree of technical experience in analytical chemistry. Independently operate various standard analytical instruments and perform basic maintenance according to established methods. Maintains a level of technical knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry that is consistent with the current scientific literature. Demonstrated proficient writing skills for the following: SOPs/WIs and their revisions Test plans/protocols and recognizing when modifications are needed Laboratory reports What STERIS Offers:

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 #LI-KS1 #LI-Onsite

 

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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STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs 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.

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