Lab Analyst I Job at Sotera Health LLC, Itasca, IL

  • Sotera Health LLC
  • Itasca, IL

Job Description

Build Your Career in Laboratory Science

Are you interested in starting or growing a career in laboratory science, biotechnology, medical devices, or life sciences?

We are looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our laboratory team as a Laboratory Analyst. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, early-career professionals, and individuals with a strong interest in science who want to gain hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment.

Prior professional laboratory experience is not required for all opportunities. We provide structured training to help you learn our procedures, quality standards, documentation practices, and testing processes.

As a Laboratory Analyst, you will contribute to testing that supports the safety and quality of medical devices and other healthcare products used around the world.

What You'll Do

As a Laboratory Analyst, you will receive training and work alongside experienced laboratory professionals. Depending on your assigned laboratory area, you may:

  • Perform laboratory testing according to established procedures and approved protocols
  • Support GLP, GMP, and/or other regulated testing activities
  • Prepare samples, materials, supplies, and media needed for testing
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other controlled laboratory instructions
  • Accurately document testing activities and results in real time
  • Maintain sample identification and traceability throughout the testing process
  • Identify and communicate unexpected results, deviations, or testing issues
  • Assist with controlled documents and laboratory records
  • Collaborate with Study Directors and other laboratory team members
  • Maintain an organized, safe, and quality-focused work environment
  • Participate in training and continuous improvement activities
What We're Looking For
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Are interested in science, laboratory work, healthcare, biotechnology, or medical devices
  • Can carefully follow written procedures and detailed instructions
  • Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail
  • Are comfortable performing structured or repetitive tasks while maintaining consistent quality
  • Are organized and able to complete work within established timelines
  • Have basic computer and math skills
  • Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team
  • Are comfortable asking questions and learning new processes
  • Demonstrate reliability, initiative, honesty, and integrity
Preferred, But Not Required
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or another science-related field
  • Associate degree or relevant laboratory coursework
  • Previous laboratory, manufacturing, quality, healthcare, or other regulated-industry experience
  • Two years of qualified laboratory experience

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are interested in candidates who are dependable, curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn.

What You'll Learn

This role offers the opportunity to build valuable experience in areas such as:

  • Hands-on laboratory testing
  • Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Quality systems and regulatory compliance
  • Sample traceability and data integrity
  • Problem-solving in a regulated laboratory environment
  • Cross-functional teamwork within the life sciences industry
Pay:

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.03 to $25.96. The starting rate for a successful candidate will be determined based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full range reflects the potential earning opportunity for the role, new hires are typically placed within a portion of the range that is appropriate for their qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us?

With us your work contributes to a larger purpose: supporting the safety and quality of healthcare products used by patients around the world.

Whether you are beginning your career or looking to build additional laboratory experience, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop technical and regulatory skills, and explore career paths within a global life sciences organization.

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.

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