Laboratory Team Lead

Join a company where the work you do makes a difference! We are One Team with One Goal. At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), it is our philosophy and our way of doing business. Through a network of over 50 facilities globally, STERIS AST has been committed to providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities for over 40 years. Our sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves.

If you are looking to join a collaborative and innovative team in an essential industry, apply for our Laboratory Team Lead position today! The schedule for this opening is a Monday - Friday, 8-hour day shift between the hours of 7 AM - 5:30 PM. The hourly pay range for this opportunity is $24.40 - $32.57.

• Performs Laboratory testing and analyzes results.
• Updates, reviews, and approves technical documents (e.g., approve log book pages, update or approve process descriptions for testing, procedure change orders).
• Identifies operational issues/problems and conveys to team during daily debriefs, makes recommendations, and implements improvement changes.
• Oversees staff' completion of inventory and gathers staff' department metrics to ensure overall deadlines and quality expectations are met. a. Meets with team. b. Creates spreadsheet to track metrics. c. Reports metrics to management.
• Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned.
• This position may require the use of equipment and / or power tools, as applicable.
• This position may require the incumbent to obtain their boilers license, as applicable.
• Manages the staffing schedule, ensuring staff are assigned to tasks to meet testing deadlines, and work effectively and efficiently in the face of potential roadblocks (e.g., equipment down, unexpected staff leaves and absences, part-time off, etc.). a. Schedules and rotates staff to different tasks using Excel Spreadsheet. b. Sends out the next day's schedule to define expectations for Laboratory Technicians. c. Works with other departments to coordinate testing schedules and staff assignments due to shared resources (e.g., equipment). d. Redistributes work and shifts priorities as needed.
• Resolves problems and shares expertise with staff to ensure staff can meet expectations (e.g., answers questions, interprets data, resolves equipment problems, identifies alternative routes for materials, etc.).
• Onboards, trains, and monitors staff in the performance of safety practices and standard operating procedures, both formally and informally. a. Provides immediate performance feedback when an issue is detected; provides feedback to supervisor. b. Ensures appropriate updates to training records. c. Assists in the corrective action preventative action (CAPA) process.
• Responds to written and verbal requests (i.e., email, phone calls) for information (e.g., status of tests, preliminary interpretation of results) from internal and external customers.

Required:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Laboratory with a Bachelor's degree OR a Minimum 6 years' experience in a Laboratory with an AA degree OR a Minimum 8 years' experience in a Laboratory with a HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement. (preferred list)
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
• Requires physical demands throughout the day such as standing, twisting, and lifting and exerting force of up to 25 lbs.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of microbes such as bacteria, mold and yeast; or knowledge of chemical assays and equipment.
• Knowledge of common Laboratory equipment, testing techniques, and microbes such as bacteria. Skill in solving problems to support Laboratory Technicians' completion of work (e.g., redirect material, equipment down). Skill in trouble shooting Laboratory equipment problems.
• Skill in technical document writing.
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Proficient use of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Skill in organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks and physical materials for self and others (e.g., schedules, work assignments, Laboratory materials)
• Skill in onboarding, training, assisting, and providing feedback and other support to Laboratory staff. Effective interpersonal skills.
• Skill in always prioritizing the adherence to safety protocol and monitoring self and environment for potential hazards.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.

This is an opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS wouldn't be where it is today without our incredible people, who take true pride in their work. That's why we share in our success together by rewarding employees for their hard work. We do this by providing competitive base salary plus bonus (as applicable), comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid PTO and holidays, 401K with company match.