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Stericycle Careers & Info

Current CEO: Cindy Miller

Status: Active

Stericycle specializes in the collection and disposal of medical waste. The company also disposes of expired, recalled and unsalable medical products. Using environmentally-sound disposal methods are also important in the Stericycle culture. In the past, medical waste was usually incinerated or placed in landfills. Stericycle patented a technique called Electro Thermal Deactivation (ETD) to reduce dependence upon incineration. Its Yorkville, Wis., ETD facility was recognized in 2007 and 2008 by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for environmental excellence. To keep waste out of landfills, Stericycle utilizes reusable sharps containers.

Stericycle was listed as one of Forbes’ Best 200 Small Companies from 2001 to 2005. Based in Lake Forest, Ill., Stericycle has 10 service locations across the nation, plus operations in several other countries. The company has over 8,000 direct employees and an extensive network of independent contractors. Among Stericycle’s clients are hospitals, medical and dental offices, blood banks and pharmacies.

Job hunters interested in a career working at Stericycle can apply either as a direct employee or as an independent contractor. For those desiring direct employment, there is a continual need for drivers, plant workers and Sharps Service Specialists. Other Stericycle careers can be found in information systems, human resources, sales, purchasing, accounting, inventory and marketing.

Most independent contractors deal with recalled products either at consumer locations or in distribution centers. Other independent contractors conduct retail audits. Some contractor positions require training or certification.

Stericycle benefits include the following:

Two choices of medical plans: traditional preferred provider organization (PPO) or high-deductible PPO Prescription drug plan Vision insurance Dental insurance, including orthodontics Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care FSA Disability insurance Life insurance Long-term care insurance Group rates on home and auto insurance 401(k) with company contribution Discounts on company stock purchases Paid vacation and holidays Paid personal days off, sick leave and funeral leave Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program (EAP) Prepaid legal assistance program

Stericycle was founded in 1989 in response to the Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988. The company began its acquisition of other service providers in 1993 and became a publicly-traded company in 1996. Stericycle began expansion into international markets in 1998.

In 1999, the company launched Stericycle Steri-Safe OSHA Compliance, its safety training program. By 2000, Stericycle was North America’s largest biohazard-disposal provider. In 2003, the firm acquired Bio Systems Sharps Management. Stericycle Bio Systems expanded across the country, and today, it is the leader in sharps management.

What jobs pay the most at Stericycle?

Project Manager is the highest paying job at Stericycle at $117,000 annually.