Danaher

Staff Quality Assurance Engineer

Danaher$90K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering in regulated industries; or 4+ years with a Master's degree.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Demonstrated experience with manufacturing medical devices, laboratory instrumentation, or automation platforms.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001/13485 standards, 21 CFR Part 820, and EU MDR/IVDR regulations.
  • Proven ability in applying quality and regulatory requirements, including process validation and CAPA.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Quality Assurance on cross-functional teams for critical business initiatives.
  • Apply industry standards and influence internal policy interpretation for quality assurance.
  • Own and act as a subject matter expert for Production & Process Controls and QMS processes.
  • Coach teams on ISO standards and quality processes throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Leverage data analytics to identify quality trends and communicate insights to leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care programs.
  • Paid time off.
  • Life balance initiatives.
  • Investment in continuous improvement and professional development.
Full Job Description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today:  time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the which makes everything possible.

The Staff Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for owning quality related processes, guiding cross-functional teams through Beckman’s quality management system requirements, and ensuring product quality for Beckman’s customers. 

This position reports to the Senior Manager Manufacturing Quality and is part of the Quality & Regulatory Affairs organization located in Indianapolis, IN.  This will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Represent Quality Assurance on cross functional teams tasked with business critical initiatives ranging from quality improvement projects to new product transfers and launches.

  • Apply your insight of current industry standards and regulations and how they relate to internal policies and procedures. Influence interpretation of internal policies and procedures to ensure quality and compliance.

  • Serve as a local process owner and subject matter expert for Production & Process Controls as well as other manufacturing related QMS processes.

  • Coach teams with application of ISO 9001/13485/cGMP and quality systems processes throughout product lifecycle

  • Leverage data analytics and business intelligence tools to identify quality trends, monitor process performance, drive risk-based decision making, and communicate actionable insights to leadership

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Demonstrated experience supporting the manufacture of medical device instruments, electromechanical systems, laboratory instrumentation, diagnostic analyzers, automation platforms, or similar complex medical devices.

  • Proven experience applying quality and regulatory requirements to manufacturing processes, process validation, equipment qualification, nonconformance management, CAPA, risk management, and continuous improvement activities.

  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 standards, and 21 CFR Part 820 & EU MDR/IVDR regulations

  • Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in engineering or other science or related field; or equivalent experience required.

  • 7+ years' experience (or 4+ years with Master's Degree) in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Systems within regulated industries.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Travel requirements < 20% of the time, domestic and international

  • Overnight travel may be required

  • Be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Advanced Power BI (or similar) capabilities including data modeling, DAX development, Power Query, dashboard design, KPI development, and integration of data from ERP, eQMS, manufacturing, and other enterprise systems

  • Quality Engineering tools such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, 5 why’s, 8D, PFMEA, Design of Experiment, etc.

  • Oracle as an ERP and IQVIA as an eQMS

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at .

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


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About Danaher

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery.

Danaher Careers

Joining Danaher means becoming part of a global team committed to driving growth, innovation, and leadership across various industries. At Danaher, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional development and personal achievement.

Work You’ll Do

At Danaher, you will engage in work that propels global industries forward through innovation and leadership. Our team at Danaher is dedicated to enhancing the company's impact on science, technology, and healthcare. We believe in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued.

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Danaher is dedicated to providing a supportive work environment where careers flourish. Our benefits package is designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From diversity training to professional development programs, we invest in every employee's growth and well-being.

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Size
78,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$22.2 billion
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