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.
Are you interested in starting or growing a career in laboratory science, biotechnology, medical devices, or life sciences?
Nelson Labs is looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our laboratory teams as Laboratory Analysts. 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.
We recruit Laboratory Analysts across multiple specialized laboratory areas within our organization. By applying to this position, you may be considered for current or upcoming opportunities across different lab teams based on your:
Opportunities may be available across a variety of schedules, including day, swing/evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Specific openings and shift options will be discussed during the interview process.
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
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
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.
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
At Nelson Labs, 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.
If you are curious, dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to learn, we encourage you to apply.
This posting is designed to support hiring for multiple current and anticipated Laboratory Analyst opportunities. Specific laboratory placement, responsibilities, schedules, and shift availability may vary based on business needs and will be discussed during the interview process.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
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.
