Senior QC/QA Technician
Sirtex Medical is a global leader in healthcare, with offices in the U.S., Australia, Germany, and Singapore, dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Our mission is to be at the forefront of minimally invasive cancer and embolization therapies. By partnering with physicians, we provide innovative products that enhance patient outcomes and simplify treatments. Our flagship product, SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres, is a targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer, with over 150,000 doses delivered across 50+ countries.
About the role
The Senior Quality Control/Assurance Technician plays a vital role in ensuring that only products meeting defined quality and regulatory standards leave the manufacturing location. This detail-oriented position requires independent work in a clean room environment while meeting production timelines. The role is based onsite at our Wilmington, MA facility.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with Quality System requirements, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
- Support manufacturing by performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections, DHR completion, Quality Control testing, and product release.
- Authorize release of approved material, intermediates, and finished product.
- Prevent release of suspect or known nonconforming products and materials.
- Perform microbiological testing of environment and products as necessary.
- Adhere to practices designed to protect both employees and product from contact and potential contamination, including suitable gowning and clean room practices.
- Follow detailed process steps without deviation.
- Organize reports, files, and results in a professional and proficient manner.
- Conduct training on Quality Systems processes as defined within the Sirtex learning management system.
- Be flexible and work within a small team without strictly defined roles to assure complete functional coverage.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school degree.
- Fluent in English (read, write, and speak).
- Ability to learn and successfully execute tasks such as visual inspection and testing using basic laboratory equipment.
- 3+ years’ experience handling chemicals and using basic chemical laboratory equipment.
- 3+ years’ experience working in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry.
Skills
- Personable, energetic, responsive, and confident.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to learn and work as part of a team.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills, energetic, proactive, flexible with high integrity and ethics in all dealings.
- Basic office computer skills (email, word processing, and spreadsheet software).
Benefits
- Diverse and flexible work arrangements to achieve work-life balance.
- Culture of respect, diversity, collaboration, and innovation.
- Attractive compensation and benefit packages, including paid sick and vacation time, health insurance, and a generous 401k matching program.
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth through career development, on-the-job experiences, and training opportunities.
- Challenging work supporting new and better ways to improve clinical outcomes for oncology treatment.
- Incentive programs (target bonus of 5% for this position).
Pay
The target base salary range for this position is $59,000 to $75,000 annually. Individual compensation will be based on geographic location, skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.