What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Natus Medical, Incorporated?
If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to work in an international environment, then we may have a job for you. We are looking for a self-starter and enthusiastic Quality Technician to join our Global Quality Assurance team that spans a diverse product portfolio of nervous and sensory system disorder products.
Welcome to Natus Medical Incorporated:
We’re the leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for a range of specialities, including new-born care, neurology, sleep, hearing and balance markets. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes in target markets through innovative screening, diagnostic and treatment solutions. Our Irish base in Gort, Co. Galway, manufacture and distribute a range of medical device products used in the diagnosis of human neurological disorders.
“The success of our company depends on our employees. This is where you come in”
Job Overview:
The Quality Technician plays a critical role in ensuring adherence to the Quality Management system and GMP through inspections. You can expect to support our Gort facility and other Natus sites aboard a global team.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Attractive salary package.
- Company matched pension contributions.
- Active Sports and Social club.
- Health Insurance & Life Assurance coverage.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Educational assistance.
Our Shift Pattern:
- Monday to Thursday - 7:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday - 7:00am - 12:00 pm
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct inspections and or testing, where required on Incoming raw material and components
- Carry out in-process and final inspections / DHR close out and product release
- Training of operators on general inspection criteria, establishing training samples, creating standards for inspection
- Provide quality support to the team on product, processes and systems
- Implement the quality system to the highest standards
- Promote Good Manufacturing practices and ensure others adhere to the quality system requirements
- Support the Customer Complaints/CAPA/Non-conforming product/process
- Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and practices
- Participate in process development and transfer projects
- Support weekly and monthly quality meetings
- Support inspection system including revision of controlled inspection sheets, programs, gauges, fixturing with emphasis on quality assurance and lean manufacturing
Education and/or Experience:
- Two years’ related quality technician work experience in a heavily regulated industry, or combination of education and experience can be considered
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and ability to take initiative
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential
- Computer literate, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively and prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Physical Requirements: The employee must occasionally must lift and/or move up to 4.5 kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 11 kg, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 23 kg
- Experience in applying product inspection techniques and knowledge of root cause analytical and problem-solving skills is an advantage
- An understanding of the medical device industry and the importance of regulatory compliance or expectations (FDA 21CFR820 and ISO13485) is desirable
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