Job Title: Culture Laboratory Technician

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.Our dental segment, HuFriedyGroup, enables dental professionals to reduce risk, improve efficiencies, drive compliance, and enhance patient and staff safety. At HuFriedyGroup, we are committed to helping dental professionals perfect their craft and deliver the highest level of care to each patient

Position Summary

The Culture Lab Technician performs data entry and processing of biological indicator spore strip tests in a high-volume culture lab. Primarily serving the dental industry, B.I. spore strip tests are used in autoclave performance testing for sterility assurance.  

Shift: Monday- Friday, 7:30 am- 4:00 pm

Benefits

• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
• Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401k Match, Quarterly Bonuses, PTO, Company Paid Holiday

Duties

1. Sorts and labels test envelopes and performs data entry based on information provided in envelope
2. Aseptically transfer spore strips into test tubes
3. Operates fill machines and ensures proper media fill into tubes, including setup and breakdown
4. Follows SOPs to ensure appropriate incubation protocol
5. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to counting and opening test envelopes, cleaning work area, restock supplies, etc.
6. Removes samples from incubators and visually examines for bacterial growth
7. Routine cleaning of laboratory glassware and equipment
8. Daily monitoring of incubator temperatures

Specific Skills or Business Competencies

1. Skill in written and oral communication.
2. Skill in performing basic computer operations using Microsoft Word and Excel.
3. Skill in organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks. 
4. Skill in prioritizing the adherence to safety protocol at all times and monitoring self and environment for potential hazards. 
5. Skill in time management.
6. Ability to learn technical knowledge. 
7. Ability to monitor self and environment to make improvements or take corrective action.
8. Ability to read and comprehend rules, schedules, procedures, and instructions.
9. Ability to comprehend oral information.
10. Ability to work in high pressure situations.
11. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements or work environment. 
12. Ability to work well in a team environment to support the work of others. 
13. Ability to work autonomously.
14. Ability to perform duties that require physical demands throughout the day such as standing, twisting, and lifting and exerting force of up to 25 lbs. 
15. Ability to work with tools and equipment requiring effective hand-eye coordination and dexterity. 
16. Work Styles: Attention to Detail, Integrity, Concern for Others, Cooperation, Independence, and Initiative. 

Education Degree

Pay range for this opportunity is $15.13 - $23.08.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

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.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

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.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.