What are the responsibilities and job description for the STERILIZATION ASSISTANT, Clinical Affairs - Administration position at Boston University?
Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500097290406
Posted Date
4/7/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 44
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$18.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$28.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The responsibility of this position is to effectively and safely follow the sterilization protocol to process all dental instruments and equipment and distribute and collect instruments and materials to and from the students. Maintain all autoclaves, statim, and dry heat machines with a high level of infection control at all times. Sterilize instruments using the proper equipment needed for general dentistry sterilization and specialty practice dentistry. i.e. Orthodontics utilize special machines for sterilization. Practice and follow infection control procedures at all times which includes wearing the appropriate gloves needed when working with soiled and used instruments and working on the 'clean' and 'dirty' side of the sterilization unit.
Required Skills
High School diploma or equivalent required and 1-3 years of experience. Certification in professional organization for Infection Control and Prevention and/or instruments is highly desired.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500097290406
Posted Date
4/7/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 44
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$18.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$28.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The responsibility of this position is to effectively and safely follow the sterilization protocol to process all dental instruments and equipment and distribute and collect instruments and materials to and from the students. Maintain all autoclaves, statim, and dry heat machines with a high level of infection control at all times. Sterilize instruments using the proper equipment needed for general dentistry sterilization and specialty practice dentistry. i.e. Orthodontics utilize special machines for sterilization. Practice and follow infection control procedures at all times which includes wearing the appropriate gloves needed when working with soiled and used instruments and working on the 'clean' and 'dirty' side of the sterilization unit.
Required Skills
High School diploma or equivalent required and 1-3 years of experience. Certification in professional organization for Infection Control and Prevention and/or instruments is highly desired.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Salary : $28