Senior Quality Specialist

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Specialist is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable regulatory standards. This role manages document control transactions, site record retention, calibration and inspection activities. In addition, the Senior Quality Specialist will lead Customer complaints, CAPA and NCR investigations, manage site audit activities, support supplier quality and customer assessments and lead risk management activities where appropriate. This role may also track and trend Quality data and support a site's Management Review process.

What You'll Do as a Senior Quality Systems Specialist

• Manage the document control processes for the site.
• Lead Customer complaint investigations and ensure complete complaint documentation.
• Lead CAPA and NCR investigations and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage the DHR and batch record release process.
• Manage record retention practices within the site.
• Coordinate site calibration activities and recordkeeping.
• Manage site audit activities and recordkeeping.
• Support supplier quality and Customer assessment activities.
• Track, trend and analyze Quality data.
• Support targeted Lean activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Reqiured:

Bachelor's degree required in related technical field (i.e. Engineering, Chemistry, Biology).

Minimum five (5) years of experience in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA/ISO 13485)

Knowledge of standard quality analysis tools (Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis)

• Customer Focused: Demonstrates a "Customer first" mindset. Responds with a sense of urgency.
• Teamwork: Collaborates with others. Works in a professional manner to support team actions.
• Results: Effectively manages work tasks. Is detail oriented and strives for continuous improvement. Ability to analyze technical issues. Ability to cope with change and shifting priorities.
• Communication: Constructs clear written communication. Keeps manager and co-workers informed.
• Job Knowledge: PC experience and working familiarity of common desktop applications including Excel and Word.
• Initiative/Leadership: Takes ownership of task and projects and seeks clarification if unsure of direction.
• Understands and can interpret appropriate regulatory standards.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and use as input to problem solving.

Preferred:

• ASQ, QSR, or AAMI certification

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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Pay range for this opportunity is $68,600 - $84,780. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.