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New · posted Nov 13

STERIS · Medical Devices

Validation Technician I

  • El Paso, TX
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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Pay$50K–$60K
EmploymentFull-time
LocationEl Paso, TX
LevelAssociate & Specialist
FunctionValidation & CQV
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

Validation Technicians are responsible for the entire production validation process at their modalities. This includes Customer qualification of products and validation of the sterilization process in accordance with established procedures. They work closely with the Tech Team or the Customer to assure the protocols are executed with care and are documented properly. Generates accurate records including protocols and reports evidencing completion of these activities.

Other

  • Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate.
  • Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
  • Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
  • Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
  • Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.

What you need

Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a warehouse environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lb.
  • Above average organizing and analyzing skills and Level 2 math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.
  • Ability to navigate through defined computer screens.

Preferrednice to have

  • Previous forklift exeperience.

Skills named in this posting

What you'll do

What You'll do as a Material Handler II

  • Maintains proper function of data collection devices used in validations and qualifications per procedure requirements.
  • Executes instrument calibrations per established procedures.
  • Executes Customer validations for routine production processing and those for dose audits or engineering studies. Generates study documentation. Supports processing of Customer experimental samples including dose audits.
  • Executes product validations as scheduled.
  • Operates processing vessels, irradiators and/or electron beam equipment on Customer product as applicable.
  • Ensures processes are maintained in a validated state by executing revalidations following changes as well as performing periodic verifications.
  • Investigates unexpected test results and proposes solutions to process deviations and Customer complaints. Supports updates to procedures related to their responsibilities.
  • As required by modality generate protocol, analyze, format data and reports.
  • Contributes to safe and accurate processing by notifying Manager of any event, item or documentation that may have a concern in regard to regulatory or specification compliance, Customer product quality, or employee safety.
  • Assists in the performance and adherence to ISO requirements.
  • Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner and uses findings to improve operations where possible.
  • 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.

Pay and benefits

$50,003 – $60,008 a year

Employer provided

$24.04 – $28.85 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)

How this compares

What 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 (8) added holidays
  • Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Long/Short Term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Maternity & Paternal Leave
  • Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $24.04 - $28.85. 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.

  • Paid time off and 8 added holidays

  • Healthcare, dental and vision

  • Short/long term disability coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Maternity and paternal leave

  • Tuition reimbursement

Where you'll work

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 13, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 30% below the US median for Validation & CQV roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$50,003 to $60,008 a year

Associate & Specialist roles in the US21 roles publishing pay

Middle half $67,500 to $91,500, median $79,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$50,003—$60,008
All US$67,500$79,000$91,500

This role: STERIS's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Validation & CQV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 13, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Validation & CQV

The general path across 96 open Validation & CQV roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not STERIS's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Associate QA Validation Specialist · Validation Analyst

    $79K median29 open

  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Engineer III, Validation · Principal Validation Engineer

    $124K median51 open

  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Validation Manager · Manager Quality Assurance Validation

    $137K median14 open

  4. Later

    VP & Executive

    Often: Head of Validation · Head of Validation & Risk Management

    2 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 4 linesLab testing and methods: 3 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 6 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineValidation and qualification: 5 linesQuality systems and risk: 1 lineData and digital systems: 1 lineClinical trial conduct: 2 linesCollaboration and leadership: 3 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsValidationQuality systemsData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Documentation and SOPs6
  • Validation and qualification5
  • GMP and compliance4
  • Lab testing and methods3
  • Collaboration and leadership3
  • Clinical trial conduct2
  • Investigations and CAPA1
  • Quality systems and risk1
  • Data and digital systems1

Regulatory intelligence

The rules, regulations and standards behind this role

The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Validation & CQV work in medical devices, led by the one this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.

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STERIS on Regulatory Jobs

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Distinct roles
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Locations

By discipline

  • Quality38 95%
  • Regulatory2 5%

By level

  • Associate & Specialist22 55%
  • Senior & Principal10 25%
  • Manager7 18%
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