Biocompatibility Expert - EU

Job Description

Principal Technical Consultant

Classification

Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Job Summary

The Principal Consultant is an expert and lead in technical consults. They will oversee, write, and research client projects to safeguard global health. This will also include the review of all necessary written information (e.g., Product Adoptions, Test Plans, FDA Responses) from peers and any additional research or other considerations.

Essential Duties For Principal Consultant

Consulting

• Review and write assessments and other related documents (i.e. Product Adoptions, Test Plans, FDA Responses)
• In preparation for assessment deliverable, work cross-functionally with other departments to guide where expertise is necessary
• Communicate with the client to obtain additional information for projects or related testing
• Perform literature research
• Build and implement process improvements
• Know and follow the Nelson Service Standard and Code of Ethics
• Act as a mentor to develop peer experts and as an expert to lead the scientific direction of at Nelson Labs
• Understanding of global capabilities and competencies (including networking with other facilities)
• Known as an expert in specific areas of consultation
• Expected to present at Nelson Labs seminars and other areas of presentation
• Possesses a greater diversity in the areas of consultation
  
  

Regulatory Compliance

• Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, AAMI, ASTM, etc.).
• Participate in Committee meetings as appropriate including US ISO Delegate as appropriate.
• Present at Nelson and other seminars as appropriate
• Know and follow company policies and procedures.
• Complete required training on time.
• Leads the industry as an expert.
  
  

Professionalism

• Attend work regularly and reliably.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Competencies of this position

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent technical writing skills and expertise
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience with public literature searches
• Advanced math skills
• Presentation skills, with technical content
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated
• Ability to respond to voicemails, emails and other communications in a timely manner.
• Knowledge Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), email, and internet usage
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, computer mouse, telephones, photocopiers, projectors, and file cabinets. Typically works in an office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel during the business day. Some out-of-the area and overnight travel may be expected. May be required to attend domestic and international trade shows, seminars, client visits and conferences.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand/walk for 10% of the day and 90% of the day sitting at a desk or on the computer. Must be able to attend trade shows, seminars, standards meetings, client visits, and conferences. Must be able to occasionally lift a maximum of 45lbs. May require modified work hours to cover travel and work in other time zones.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Advanced degree in a related scientific field, or a relevant Bachelor degree, plus 10 years of related work experience
• Strong understanding and ability to apply sterilization or other appropriate principles preferred
  
  

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company's unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses - Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Sotera Health at soterahealth.com.