Scientist - 15months' contract

Position Summary

Join STERIS and play a key role in advancing innovative decontamination solutions that make healthcare safer around the world. As a Scientist on our New Product Development (NPD) team, you’ll work hands-on with BSL-1 and BSL-2 organisms and apply a wide range of microbiological techniques to support the development of cutting-edge decontamination equipment. You will use numerous microbiology methodologies for testing including but not limited to aseptic technique, plate colony counting, inoculation and recovery of test articles and serial dilutions.

In this role, you will contribute to both new product development and sustaining initiatives by designing, executing, and analyzing laboratory studies. Your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of STERIS healthcare solutions.

If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic lab environment, enjoys solving complex scientific challenges, and is passionate about driving product quality and innovation, then this opportunity is for YOU ! Apply now.

Please note: This is a full-time, 15-months contract position. The role follows a hybrid model, with an on-site presence required at our facility in Beauport, QC.

What you'll do as a Scientist at STERIS

• Demonstrate understanding of STERIS scientific technologies, cleaning, Thermometry, rinsing, biofilm, biocompatibility, chemical compatibility and disinfection science
• Support NPD and Sustaining projects per supervisor or management guidance
• Design, develop, and carry out test plans for assigned projects with supervisor or management input, to include the recording, analysis, and scientific evaluation of experimental data.
• Develop and validate methods using different analytical instruments (e.g. Spectrophotometer, UHPLC, TOC, Florescence, …) using state of the art research for cleaning, rinsing, disinfection, biofilm, sterilization and microbiology.
• Propose and adapt test methods in line with project needs. Suggests ways and methods/techniques to improve the quality of products and services offered as well as the execution of operations.
• Write test plans, test protocols and test reports with supervisor or management input. Conducts experiments and document them per SOP and in line with project needs and goals
• Perform analysis and resolves issues using critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques
• Participate on cross functional project teams and maintains good working relationships within STERIS Corporation.
• Ensure efficient laboratory operation through acquisition and inventory control of consumables lab supplies and chemicals
• Maintain the Research Notebook recording detailed information on activities undertaken, existing conditions and observed results.
• Display excellent laboratory skills and an understanding of relevant scientific principles theories
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration on analytical instrumentation.
• Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Microbiology or relevant degree is required.
• Hold at least 5 years of progressive laboratory experience.
• Practical working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment
• Possess basic microbiology laboratory skills.
• Skilled in the use of basic microbiology laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work in a methodical and organized fashion within established timelines.
• Fluent in English and French.

Preferred

• Knowledge of regulatory agency guidelines/ standards such as FDA/EPA related to medical device is desired
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical analysis techniques

This position requires knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties involved, including regular communications outside the province of Quebec, training, email communications, and frequent meetings and interactions with English- only employees. The employer has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing this language requirement, in accordance with the Charter of the French Language.

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 and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.