CareerPlan

Scientist I

Irvine, CA, United StatesFull-time$65k–$109k2026-09-21 → 2026-10-22

Core

Support new product development and life cycle management for biological indicator production and sterilization solutions through biochemistry and microbiology analysis.

Role type

Scientist I (R&D Biochemistry and Microbiology)

Builds

Biological indicator (BI) production procedures, sterilization systems, and medical device products

Domain

Healthcare sterilization and disinfection

Required skills

Biochemistry, Microbiology, Enzyme analysis, Microbial fermentation, Bioreactor operations, Qualitative and quantitative microbiological analysis, Process validation, Good Documentation Practice

Preferred skills

IQ/OQ/PQ processes, Product validation, Reliability testing

Technologies

Bioreactors, Liquid culture systems, Analytical equipment

Responsibilities

Analyze enzymes, liquid culture, and analytes from microorganism cultivation; Assist microbial fermentation development and commercialization; Operate and maintain R&D laboratory equipment; Conduct microbiological and chemistry analysis of raw materials and finished goods; Support design changes and process validations; Assist in life cycle management and CAPA investigations; Perform basic reliability testing and analysis.

Seniority

Junior, entry-level IC