Sterilization Technician

What You'll Do

As a key member of our SVS team, you'll own day-to-day sterilization processing and support validation work, partnering closely with Quality and your supervisor to deliver accurate orders on time.

Sterilization Processing

• Perform steam and EtO sterilization procedures for customer products according to prescribed protocols and manufacturing procedures.
• Read and correctly follow protocols and LSO procedure documents.
• Check each sterilization cycle record to confirm it meets acceptance criteria.
• Assemble and organize orders for processing and manage incoming and outgoing shipments.

Testing & Validation Support

• Perform Biological Indicator (BI) testing and initiate testing documentation for daily observation.
• Calibrate sensors and probes before and after sterilization.
• Wire steam sterilizers prior to validation when needed, then retrieve, analyze, and finalize wire, sensor, and probe data.
• Assist with other validation-related duties as required.

Documentation & Quality Records

• Accurately and legibly complete cycle records, process forms, and test data sheets.
• Complete monthly charts for the Quality department.

Equipment Care & Maintenance

• Complete periodic preventive maintenance (PM) and EO testing.
• Perform routine sterilizer upkeep, such as refilling printer paper and verifying the DI water supply for EtO sterilizers, to keep operations running without interruption.

Communication & Teamwork

• Work directly with Quality and your supervisor to ensure order accuracy and timely completion.
• Keep Quality and cross-functional partners aligned on order requirements and validation timelines.
• Keep the SVS Supervisor informed on order progress, issues, procedural deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Take on other duties as assigned by the SVS Supervisor.

Qualifications: What You Bring

Skills & Experience

• High school diploma, or a combination of education and work experience that meets the qualifications of the role.
• Training in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and a basic understanding of aseptic techniques.
• A proven record of successfully completing assigned tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication and good people skills.

Mindset & Impact

• You stay focused on the task in front of you and produce error-free results.
• You work independently with minimal supervision and own your outcomes.
• You speak up early about issues, deviations, or better ways of doing things.
• You understand that every record you complete supports patient safety.

Work Environment

• On-site at our Brea, CA facility.
• Regulated medical device environment operating under FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.
• Hands-on work with steam and ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilizers, following established procedures.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs repeatedly and walk extended distances as needed.
• Must be able to assemble and organize orders of up to 50 lbs for sterilization processing, using appropriate equipment and tools.