Quality Analyst

Quality Analyst

The Quality Analyst is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality management system at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU GMPs, ISO 17025, ISO 11137 and/or ISO 11135 and other applicable regulatory standards. This role leads complaint/CAPA investigations, supplier quality improvement initiatives, continuous improvement initiatives and countermeasures with the use of statistical techniques and other accepted quality principles. This role executes activities concerned with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of STERIS quality systems. The Analyst also supports production and quality operations by coordinating and performing problem-solving investigations, pre-reviews and final acceptance/run release of processing runs that contain non-conformances. Responsible for the activities related to quality and regulatory compliance to ensure all product processing requirements are met in accordance with Customer specifications including calibrations, dosimetry results, generation of test methods, audits, scheduling, validations, record keeping and reporting.

This is a day-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday.

What You'll Do as a Quality Analyst

• Coordinate day-to-day tasks and direction for Quality Technicians/Senior Quality Technicians by providing technical support, mentoring and oversight.
• Responsible for oversight of all product and/or report pre-reviews and releases conducted by Quality Technicians/Senior Quality Technicians.
• Responsible for executing product and/or report releases for all processing runs/lab samples containing a non-conformance, including management of Customer communication and leading the associated non-conformance investigations.
• Initiate and/or participate in corrective actions, problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform internal audits at other AST facilities, including identification of non-compliances and report generation. Responsible for managing remediation of internal audit observations assigned by site Quality Manager.
• Manage creation of new quality system policies and procedures and revisions to existing policies/procedures.
• Review collected data to perform statistical analysis and recommend process changes to improve quality.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics.
• Instruct other STERIS employees in quality principles, effective corrective actions, and valid statistical techniques.
• Collaborate with other departments and facilities within the company on quality related issues.
• Lead quality system programs (i.e. calibration, maintenance, training, CAPA, complaints, non-conformances, supplier quality, management review, operational qualifications, document control, change control, risk management, etc).
• Overall responsibilities include commitment to ensure external and internal requirements are met according to documented policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's Degree (Scientific or related technical field).
• 1-5 years of combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.
• 1-5 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience working in an ISO certified environment required.
• Working knowledge of FDA QSR/ EUGMP regulations strongly preferred.

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 just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
• Long- and 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 continuing education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $80,000 -$100,000. 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.

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.