New · posted Oct 15
STERIS · Medical Devices
QC Laboratory Specialist
- St. Louis, MO
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
The QC Laboratory Specialist is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable regulatory standards.
This position is responsible for performing quality inspection in accordance with the requirements for ISO, FDA QSR, and STERIS policies. This would include but is not limited to testing raw material, in-process, and finished goods using the various analytical instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, GC) and with supervision perform failure investigation.
HOURS: Monday through Friday 6am - 2:30pm & overtime as business requires
HIRE: Direct, full time.
Other
- Lifting, pushing, pulling 10-25lbs.
- Bending, walking, standing, sitting and typing.
- Laboratory with exposure to chemicals.
What you need
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 4 years experience required with an Associate’s degree in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA / ISO13485) in lieu of bachelor's degree.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
- Make recommendations on improvements to test methods and procedures
- Make decisions on experimental steps and data analysis within defined parameters and guidelines.
- Recognize and communicates unexpected experimental results, Interpret data with direction.
Preferrednice to have
- Advanced degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry.
- Experience working in retain room or similar environment.
- Working experience of ERP systems like Oracle or AS400.
- Previous experience using LIMS laboratory system.
- Data review experience preferred.
- Ability to cross train between chemistry, microbiology, and aseptic labs.
What you'll do
- Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes glassware and other containers.
- Monitors and maintains laboratory equipment including calibration.
- Prepares media and reagents.
- Performs routine product and raw material testing of samples.
- Performs product and raw material testing of samples.
- Prepares reagents, standard solutions, equipment for use, etc.
- Recognizes and communicates unexpected results in a timely manner and completes Out of Specification forms (OOS), Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and Incoming Rejection Forms (IRs) for nonconforming or rejected materials.
- Writes and revises standard operating procedures (SOPs) under supervisor’s direction, using Quality software to change, submit and review documents.
- Participates in Investigations (complaints, failure, calibrations, equipment, etc.).
Pay and benefits
$46,322 – $59,946 a year
Employer provided$22.27 – $28.82 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesWhat STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:
- Market Competitive pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
- Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
- Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) with a company match
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $22.27 - $28.82. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
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 www.steris.com.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
PAY: $22.27 - $28.82hr & bonus.
Paid time off and added holidays
Healthcare, dental and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Maternity and paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Where you'll work
St. Louis, MOOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in St. Louis, MOEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesSTERIS's statements, word for word
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 11% below the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US100 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $46,322 | — | $59,946 |
| All US (middle half) | $49,375 | $60,000 | $76,125 |
This role: STERIS's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 275 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not STERIS's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 27 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods9
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Collaboration and leadership3
- GMP and compliance2
- Quality systems and risk2
- Data and digital systems2
- Regulatory submissions1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- European UnionEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- FDA and partnersMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program
Company hiring pulse
STERIS on Regulatory Jobs
- 30
- Open roles
- 21
- Distinct roles
- 14
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality28 93%
- Regulatory2 7%
By level
- Associate & Specialist18 60%
- Senior & Principal7 23%
- Manager4 13%
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QC Laboratory Specialist at STERIS
Open until filled. $46K–$60K a year, employer provided.