Technical Advisor

The Technical Advisor is a high-level expert who has responsibility for coordinating consulting projects, technical support for global customers, representing the company in industry interactions, and training / mentoring of other employees. They will work closely with customers, the Sales Department and the processing facilities to optimize the review of products for sterilization, advancement of sterilization technologies and ongoing technical support for existing products within our facilities.

Reporting Structure:

The Technical Advisor reports directly to the EO Sterilization Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

The major areas of responsibility include the following:

• Provide technical support to customers, facilities, operations, sales and laboratory.
• Provide comprehensive consulting to customers in areas of expertise related to sterile processing and testing of products during the product's entire life cycle.
• Ensure proper validation of the products being processed.
• Mentor Validation and Scientific personnel both formally and informally, to help them provide consistent project management, customer service and reports to customers.
• Actively build professional network and participate in industry interactions, including standards committees and industry technical committees. Provide leadership in areas of expertise.
• Help ensure compliance with all relevant regulations relating to sterilization.
• Coordinate, review, report, and present technical data internally, to customers, trade associations and regulators.
• Provide technical support in customer and regulatory audits.
• Perform internal and external training in sterile processing.
• Support R&D and New Technologies in sterilization projects.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and minimum six years' experience in sterilization processing and with applicable regulatory standards.
• Strong influencing, leadership and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills on all levels, including ability to communicate complex technical data to non-technical staff.
• Any additional relevant scientific experience.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• University Degree in Science field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or other related technical discipline.
• 6 years minimum experience in sterilization processing and sterility assurance of medical/pharma products.

Salary Range: 87,500 to 142,000 per year; depending on experience.

Benefits

Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

VEVRAA Federal ContractorThe 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 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.

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. Learn more about Sotera Health at soterahealth.com.