Manager, Quality Control Testing – Interventional Oncology

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Lead daily QC testing operations supporting medical device manufacturing.
• Manage and develop QC testing staff, including training, qualification, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Quality System Regulations (QSR), internal procedures, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Review and disposition QC test results, deviations, OOS/OOT events, and investigations.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to monitor process performance, detect trends, and drive improvements.
• Support sterilization-related quality activities including review of records and acceptance criteria (Steam, EO, Gamma).
• Support biocompatibility-related testing activities, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Supplier Quality.
• Act as QC SME during internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variation, rework, and retesting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Quality Control, laboratory operations, or medical device manufacturing.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing and product release testing.
• Working knowledge of Quality System Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485.
• Experience applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with sterilization methodologies: Steam, Ethylene Oxide (EO), and Gamma.
• Experience supporting biocompatibility testing and biological safety activities.
• Experience with microbiology, environmental monitoring, water testing, or cleanroom programs.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing changes.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Technical expertise in Quality Control and medical device manufacturing.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) proficiency.
• Collaboration and communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid parking/public transportation.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick and safe time.

Pay

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $125,920 - $173,140 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is hiring a Quality Control (QC) Testing Manager. This role is leveled as a Manager role designed to be onsite in Austin, TX.