Principal Quality Specialist

About the role

As a Principal Quality Specialist, you will serve as a technical leader within the Quality organization. You will provide ownership of personnel qualification programs, laboratory quality processes, and procurement support. We will do this in accordance with applicable regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. Through collaboration with departments across the site, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening technical capability and operational effectiveness. You will be an important resource for laboratory technical expertise, quality system performance, and continuity of critical technical knowledge. You will report to the Senior Quality Manager and be located at Ogden, UT. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Quality and laboratory personnel as a subject matter expert.
• Develop and maintain qualification standards, competency requirements, and related records for department professionals and laboratory personnel.
• Lead projects that strengthen technical capability and preserve technical knowledge across the organization.
• Be the primary Quality interface for laboratory procurement activities, ensuring compliance with applicable quality and technical requirements.
• Lead investigations involving laboratory quality issues and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Support internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Perform in an auditor capacity for internal audits when needed.
• Analyze departmental metrics and trends to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. required in a STEM field.
• 6+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality systems, laboratory operations, or a regulated Manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement credentials.
• Experience supporting internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Experience with SAP functions.
• NQA-1, ASQ, or equivalent auditor credentials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Pay

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $90,000 to $112,500 per year.