Quality Control Specialist

Title: Quality Control Specialist Company Summary: Join a team that’s redefining what’s possible in cardiovascular treatment. At Jupiter Endovascular, we’re revolutionizing catheter-based therapies by bringing the precision and control of surgery to minimally invasive procedures. For decades, catheters have remained largely unchanged—rigid, unstable, and difficult to maneuver through the body’s winding anatomy. We’ve developed a transforming fixation technology that navigates flexibly through the vascular system, then locks into place to deliver treatment with surgical-like stability and control. Our device solves one of the longest-standing challenges in endovascular procedures, empowering physicians and improving outcomes for millions of patients living with cardiovascular disease. We’re entering an exciting new phase—scaling up production, expanding our team, and preparing for commercial launch. Founded and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Jupiter Endovascular is led by a proven team of medical device entrepreneurs and backed by top-tier investors across venture capital, private equity, and strategic partners. We’ve built a fast-paced, collaborative culture grounded in innovation, teamwork, and purpose. Every role at Jupiter directly contributes to our mission: saving lives by advancing the future of endovascular therapy. Position Overview: The Quality Control Specialist is primarily responsible for receiving, in-process, and final product inspections. The QC Specialist may also perform equipment calibration and maintenance coordination and environmental monitoring activities in accordance with established quality system procedures. This role also supports nonconforming product disposition, traceability, lot release, and other quality assurance activities as assigned. This is an in-office role. Responsibilities: Perform product receiving, in-process, and final inspections in accordance with written procedures, statistical sampling plans, engineering drawings, and product specifications, documenting nonconforming products as appropriate. May administer the equipment calibration and maintenance system, environmental monitoring program, and bioburden monitoring program, including coordination with subcontracted service providers. Coordinate or lead nonconforming product reviews, including Material Review Board activities and NCR/NCMR disposition, to support timely product decisions. Maintain quality system logs, records, and filing systems, and ensure accurate traceability of components and finished products. Maintain and operate inspection and test equipment, and provide input on inspection methods and quality procedures. Support corrective and preventive action activities, supplier evaluations, and supplier performance monitoring. Review product lot history records and support lot release to finished goods inventory, as applicable. Support finished goods shipping and commercial release activities, as applicable. Contribute to improvements in quality system procedures and work instructions related to areas of responsibility. Train and advise other employees on quality-related requirements and ensure effective communication across functions. Represent areas of responsibility during internal and external quality audits and support audit readiness. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two years of experience with hands on quality inspection in a medical device manufacturing environment required. Startup or small-company experience preferred. Catheter manufacturing experience preferred. Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software required. Full professional proficiency in English required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and statistical sampling plans. Experience using dimensional and visual inspection equipment, including microscopes. Strong hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, color vision, and visual acuity, corrected if necessary. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and oral and written communication skills. Why Jupiter Endovascular? Work in a culture built on shared purpose, where passionate teammates support one another and stay motivated by improving patient lives. Thrive in a collaborative environment that values new ideas, gives everyone a voice, and offers professional growth and exposure across departments as the company enters an exciting phase of expansion. Earn competitive pay with performance incentives and equity opportunities. Enjoy comprehensive, top of the market medical, dental, and vision coverage focused on meaningful premium support and smart savings. Access meaningful benefits including a top tier 401(k) with a best in-class plan design which includes strong employer contributions, short and long-term disability, life insurance, commuter benefits, and wellness support. Take advantage of a healthy paid time off policy, company holidays, and an environment that encourages a healthy work-life balance. Strengthen relationships through shared experiences - from daily company-provided lunches and Thursday socials to monthly potlucks, company events, and volunteer opportunities that have a real impact in the community. Compensation: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base pay for this role is between $30-$40/hr. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity, benefits, and 401(k) with matching. Jupiter Endovascular provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.