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Nelson Laboratories, LLC
Lab Analyst I
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A Laboratory Analyst performs tasks in a laboratory such as conducting tests and analyzing the results, maintaining work spaces and preparing experiments.
$54,376 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
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. 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. 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