Quality Control Specialist

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Operates and performs adjustments to laboratory equipment and instruments. Position Overview Under the supervision of the Manager, Quality Control, the Quality Control Specialist is responsible for the completion of Finished Goods testing of cards, readers, capillary tubes and providing testing support for other Siemens Healthineers departments when required. Responsibilities Follow written procedures for Finished Goods Testing for epoc® test cards, capillary tubes and reader final test and maintain appropriate records for each activity. Routine performance checks including Adaptive Process Control, Lifetime, incoming material verification and validation testing. Plan and execute more complex testing requirements for all engineering departments, complaint, software and Research and Development. Carry out advanced maintenance and complex troubleshooting of the Quality Control Laboratory instruments/equipment. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Quality Control Laboratory. Provide guidance and mentorship to the Quality Control Laboratory Technicians on Finished Goods testing, routine performance checks and complex testing requirements. Provide complex blood preparations training and advanced instrument troubleshooting training for Quality Control Laboratory Technicians. Participate in Quality Control Laboratory process improvement efforts. Participate with documentation updates and reviews. Support the Epocal Employee Blood Donor Program. Maintain Test Laboratory consumable inventory and initiate orders. Follow daily test schedule as directed by the Lead Hand Quality Control Specialist and Supervisor. Regularly interact with Engineers/Analyst, Equipment Technicians, Chemical Preparation Laboratory personnel, Research and Development and Manufacturing personnel. Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience Post-secondary education in science or medical related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience. Experience as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician. Flexibility to work overtime, on-call and/or on different/rotating shifts as required. Routine, detailed nature of card/reader and capillary tube testing and analyses. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while satisfying personnel responsibilities. Ready to speak up about concerns. Requires minimal supervision to achieve goals. Physical: Manual dexterity; ability to distinguish between colours; combination of sitting and standing; extended periods of detailed visual inspection involving regular and occurring exposure to blood from screened donors. Work involves inventorying and processing cards, which requires walking, bending, stretching and occasionally lifting boxes up to 30 lbs. Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience Experience in a regulated industry. Experience with testing of blood and use of lab equipment. Phlebotomy skill. Who we are We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways. How we work When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become part of a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, spirituality and work together to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. The Base Pay Range For This Position Is Min $50,500 - Max $93,500 Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Siemens Healthineers offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Healthineers is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr