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Lab Analyst

Job Description

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 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst I to join our team. In this role, you will perform laboratory testing in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards under the guidance of a Study Director. You will play a critical role in ensuring data integrity, sample traceability, and high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

  • Perform laboratory testing (GLP and non-GLP) from start to finish under supervision

  • Ensure all testing follows approved procedures (SOPs, STPs, and related protocols)

  • Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of all test data

  • Track and maintain sample traceability throughout testing

  • Order laboratory supplies and media as needed

Quality & Compliance

  • Adhere to regulatory standards including GLP, GMP, ISO, and internal policies

  • Identify, document, and collaborate on quality events (e.g., deviations, unexpected results)

  • Notify the Study Director of any issues during testing

  • Assist with reviewing and maintaining controlled documents

  • Complete all required training on time

General Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

  • Demonstrate reliability and consistent attendance

  • Support team initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)

Preferred:

  • Associate degree in a scientific field or equivalent coursework (2+ years higher education)

  • Bachelor’s degree (science-related preferred)

  • 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience

Core Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy

  • Ability to follow written procedures and maintain Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

  • Basic math, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Professional Skills

  • Strong organization and time management

  • Effective written and verbal communication

  • Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Team & Culture

  • Collaborative team player

  • High level of integrity and accountability

  • Proactive in identifying process improvements

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and lab equipment including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, computer mouse, telephones, photocopiers, file cabinets, microscopes, micropipettes, pipette aids and various hand tools.

The possibility exists for exposure to biological and chemical hazards, exposure to carcinogenic compounds and other environmental aspects which may be considered unfavorable. Employees are expected to follow Biosafety and Chemical Hygiene policies, practices and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met to perform the essential job functions:

  • Required to sit 15% of the day, stand and traverse 75% of the day to various office and lab locations and 10% of the day working at a computer.

  • Bending, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.

  • Ability to have full body movement required.

  • Occasional push and pull tasks with one or both hands.

  • Must be able to work while wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields, gloves, lab coats and personal protective equipment deemed necessary to protect testing and to protect employees from various solutions, wastes, etc.

  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

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.