Quality Technician

Position Summary:

The Quality Technician 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.

The Quality Technician supports manufacturing and servicing operations by assisting in performing and documenting problem-solving investigations and conducting in-process sub-assembly and final QC product acceptance testing. Quality Technicians assist in identifying and documenting process and product non-conformances. They work with operations team members to perform and document problem-solving investigations. In addition, Quality Technicians may review device history records, authorize release of finished product/processes and execute calibration and environmental monitoring processes.

HOURS: 5am - 1:30pm Monday through Friday & overtime as business needs

*Training may require 6/7/8am start times as needed

LOCATION: 14905 28th Ave North Plymouth, MN

PAY: $22.47 - $27.76 (paid bi-weekly) & bonus participation

What You'll Do:

• Assists in production line Quality investigations and associated problem-solving activities.
• May coordinate and conduct in-process and final QC product acceptance testing, depending on facility.
• Investigates production line stoppages to identify corrective actions.
• Identifies and documents product and process non-conformances.
• Participates on a Material Review Board to review and process non conformance reports.
• Reviews DHR's and supports batch record release.
• Enters and retrieves Quality data from local and global systems.
• Performs site calibration activities and recordkeeping.
• Executes environmental monitoring processes and recordkeeping.
• Verifies calculations, dose ranges, dosimeter placements and special instructions prior to processing and part of final product release.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or repair environment or other technical production tasks AND a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing or repair environment or other technical production tasks AND an associate degree.
• PC experience and familiarity of common desktop applications including Excel and Word.
• Ability to:
  • work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
  • generate detailed, high-quality documentation.
  • work with others in analyzing and solving technical problems.
  • collaborate with others.
  • work in a professional manner to support team actions.
  • effectively manage work tasks.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working as a Quality Technician in a regulated, chemical manufacturing industry.
• Experience working in systems like Trackwise, SAP, and Propel to manage products and track work instructions.
• Continuous improvement or process improvement experience in a work setting.
• Overall passion for process improvement and asking "why" things happen to help resolve issues.
• Expereince working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• ISO/FDA audit experience.

Other:

• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling 25-50lbs.
• Bending, walking, standing, sitting, typing, hand manipulation, and/or visual acuity may be required in this role.
• Safety sensitive position.

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 (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $22.47 - $27.76. 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 a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit

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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.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.