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Verathon, Inc. Quality Technician III in Bothell, Washington
Quality Technician III Location US-Bothell ID 2024-1213 Category Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Position Type Full-Time Work Model Onsite Company Overview Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company's BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com. Overview Verathon is looking for a Quality Technician III to become the newest member of our QA/RA Team located in Bothell. The Quality Technician III is responsible for supporting the Quality activities within the Operations area. Primary responsibilities include performing calibration/preventative maintenance activities on-site as well as manage 3rd party calibrations, managing calibration/preventive maintenance program, receiving inspection support, final product release, support of non-conforming product process, and investigations into production related quality issues. Responsibilities * Support Verathon's Global Quality Management System * Perform calibration/preventative maintenance activities on-site as well as manage 3rd party calibrations. * Role progresses into coordination and running the calibration and preventive maintenance program * Control non-conforming parts and products to prevent unintended use, including maintenance of records, disposition, and verification. * Inspect raw/incoming materials to approved specifications. * Inspect and release outgoing finished devices from production to approved specifications. * Identify and control potential product, process and/or quality system nonconformances; communicate and escalate, as needed. * Assist in management and processing of non-conforming materials process with Quality Engineering * Write, revise, and launch quality documents according to the Verathon Change Control process. * Maintain quality records per established procedures. * Assist with quality audits as required * Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) as required and support Engineering changes as needed. * Assists in failure investigations and appropriate documentation. * Compile and analyze data to identify issues and make improvement recommendations * Assist QA/Engineering writing and executing process validations * Provide Quality Assurance support to production lines, service department, and subsidiaries * Support Ship Holds * Provide back up on other QA functions as required. * Follow all company policy and procedures * Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager. Qualifications * 1-2 years of experience in a quality function is required; Within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or aerospace industry preferred. * Detail-oriented individual capable of performing daily tasks with limited supervision. * Ability to read and interpret procedures and basic technical drawings. * Ability to accurately use basic measuring devices * Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA cGMP regulations desirable * Proficient with MS Office Software * Experience with an ERP system * Ability to follow strict safety requirements * Self-starter who demonstrates an aptitude for