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BIOMERIEUX, INC. Quality Engineer I in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Quality Engineer I
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States Position Type: Unfixed Term Job Function: Quality
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A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada. Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
Description Responsibilities: * Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of its Quality System. * Support the Non-conformance, CAPA, validation and risk management systems to ensure the following: * Relevant procedures and requirements are considered and applied * Timely completion of support activities * Assist teams with investigation methodologies and validation strategies * Author non-conformance reports. * Coordinate investigation activities cross-functionally. * Ensure timely non-conformance processing. * Assist teams with notes, action item recording and follow through, and communication to senior leaders as needed. * Participate in technical review discussion as a QA representative. * Coach engineering and support teams on QA tools and processes. * Serve as a Quality representative for disposition and decision-making. * Communicate complex information both verbally and in writing. * Participate in root cause investigations. * Document notes, record and follow-up on action items, and communication to senior leaders as needed. Qualifications: Training and Education * Required - bachelor's degree in a Science or Engineering discipline. Minimum ten years professional experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, laboratory or life science or other manufacturing setting that has a formal quality system may be considered in lieu of a degree. * Understanding of good manufacturing practices, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or 21 CFR 820 is required. * ASQ Certification (e.g., Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, CQE) a plus. Experience * Minimum 1-year previous on-the-job experience requiring professional communication and interactions utilizing skills outlined below. * Previous experience in an Engineering, Scientific or Investigative role is preferred. * Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, laboratory or life science or other manufacturing setting that has a formal quality system is preferred. * Application and use of Continuous Improvement and QA tools (Pareto, flow charts, Ishikawa, process capability, histogram, 8D, etc.) a plus. * Familiarity with electromechanical and pneumatic components and systems is a plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Fundamental understanding of problem investigations (identification, scope determination, impact assessment, and remedial action) * Technical writing skills * Writing procedures, flowcharting * Ability to collaborate cross-functionally * Application of Quality Risk Management principles * Attention to detail (e.g., document reviews, investigation write ups). * High level of written and verbal communications skills * Ability to communicate with Statisticians and perform statistical calculations as instructed * Wisdom to seek help when needed. * Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Physical Requirements: * Must be able to lift at l east 25 lbs. and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. * Must be able to sit or stand for moderate amounts of time and look at... For full info follow application link.
