Autoclave Technician

Detail-oriented Autoclave Technician responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining autoclave systems used for sterilization of equipment, instruments, materials, and production components in healthcare, laboratory, or manufacturing environments. Skilled in sterilization procedures, equipment handling, documentation, and safety compliance. Adept at ensuring effective sterilization cycles, equipment reliability, and adherence to GMP, hygiene, and operational standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate autoclave machines for sterilization of equipment, instruments, and materials.
• Monitor sterilization cycles, pressure, temperature, and process parameters accurately.
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of autoclave chambers as per SOPs.
• Verify sterilization effectiveness and maintain required quality standards.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and preventive maintenance of autoclave equipment.
• Maintain sterilization records, batch logs, and operational documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, hygiene, safety, and sterilization procedures.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and report technical issues promptly.
• Coordinate with production, laboratory, or healthcare teams for sterilization requirements.
• Handle biological indicators, sterilization materials, and safety tools appropriately.
• Support qualification, calibration, and validation activities of autoclave systems.
• Ensure contamination control and cleanliness in sterilization areas.
• Follow workplace safety procedures while handling high-pressure and heated equipment.
• Monitor inventory of sterilization supplies and consumables.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance sterilization efficiency and reliability.