Sterilization Technician

Overview

About QTS

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs including finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization management. QTS is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Responsibilities

Sterilization Technician Ideal Candidate Profile

QTS is currently seeking an energetic, responsive, and well-organized full-time Sterilization Technician (Sterilization Support Assistant).  This position will be responsible for providing support to the Sterilization Scientists & Validation Engineers for product sterilization and cleaning processes.  This position will work with direction from the Sterilization Scientists and Validation Engineers, on sterilization validation and routine maintenance of sterilization processes, interactions with labs, cleaning processes, and applicable schedules. This position will also support documentation updates for sterilization and cleaning processes and maintain the environmental monitoring program. This position interacts and coordinates activities per the company’s quality systems procedure and adheres to FDA, GMP, and ISO regulations.

Sterilization Technician Job Summary

• Provide support for the sterilization and cleaning processing.
• Complete activities for the environmental monitoring program.
• Perform sterilization and cleaning experiments.
• Draw samples for validation testing.
• Sample preparation and placement for sterilization and cleaning study requirements.
• Support outside testing and analytical service providers.
• Support routine radiation dose audits & EO re-qualifications.
• Support routine EO sterilization production.
• Maintain lab and test forms, and templates.
• Complete change requests as directed.
• Manage, set up, and update schedules for sterilization and assessments.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.

Qualifications

Sterilization Technician Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year degree in a technical field required, with an emphasis in Biology or Microbiology or related experience preferred
• Microsoft Office proficiency required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), with a preference for those skilled in advanced functions (e.g., Visual Basic, ability to set up automations, etc.).
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Biology/Microbiology BA/BS degree.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Familiar with medical device and cleanroom manufacturing practices.
• Microbiology as applicable to medical device sterilization.
• Technical writing skills.
• Strong math skills, including knowledge of statistical methods.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with applicable AAMI, ASTM, ISO standards related to medical device sterilization and cleaning.

What Is It Like to Work for QTS?

At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment.  Here are some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:

• “I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly.”

• “… I interned at QTS, then I went back to school… I was brought on as a shared service engineer, then I moved into a role with more customer interaction associated with it. All in all, a good fun ride so far and I can’t wait to keep it going!”

• “Three words that I would use to describe QTS’s culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member.

Pay Range

Company Benefits

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20 hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20 hours/week. 

30 hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30 hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. 

Salary : $46,600 - $57,100