Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician (Laboratory)

Location: Long Beach, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Entry Level

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support laboratory operations through the cleaning, inspection, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of instruments and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sterile processing practices, infection control standards, and aseptic techniques to ensure the highest level of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, inspect, wrap, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments, instrument trays, basins, and laboratory equipment.
• Inspect, disassemble, sort, clean, and process reusable instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures.
• Operate autoclaves and specialized cleaning equipment to ensure proper sterilization and decontamination.
• Assemble and prepare general and specialty instrument sets, including power equipment, laser instruments, and endoscopes.
• Follow manufacturer guidelines for cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of medical devices and laboratory equipment.
• Perform sterilization monitoring and maintain accurate records in compliance with regulatory and infection control standards.
• Document daily quality assurance (QA) and sterilization activities accurately and completely.
• Support high-level disinfection processes and biological monitoring programs.
• Reprocess endoscopes and other reusable patient care equipment as required.
• Maintain adequate inventory of cleaning and sterilization supplies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with laboratory support activities while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Required Skills

• Sterile Processing
• Sterilization Techniques
• Surgical Instrumentation
• Aseptic Technique
• Laboratory Operations
• Instrument Assembly and Inspection
• Autoclave Operation
• Decontamination Procedures
• Cleanroom Practices
• Equipment Maintenance
• Instrument Wrapping and Packaging
• Laboratory Support

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and microsurgical instruments.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining patient care equipment such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA pumps, and hypo/hyperthermia units.
• Understanding of sterilization monitoring, quality assurance programs, and record-keeping requirements.
• Familiarity with infection control standards and regulatory compliance for sterilization and disinfection processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Reliable, dependable, and eager to learn in a healthcare laboratory environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.