Technician Quality Control

Kerr Dental; Scafati; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerr Dental in Scafati, Italy, is recruiting for a Quality Assurance/Control role within a regulated medical devices environment. The candidate will review SOPs, validate calibration procedures, and release Medical Device History Records.

They will identify NCRs, drive CAPA to closure, and assist with inspections and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential duties include inspecting components, supporting change control, and preparing QA materials for audits and meetings.

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge of ISO 13485 and MDR 2017/745.
• Experience in QA/QC within regulated environments (medical devices or pharma).
• Proficiency with calibration/measurement tools and analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation for SOP, Test Instruction and Calibration Procedure.
• Final review & release of Medical Device History Records (DHRs).
• Identify and initiate NCR internal and external (Supplier).
• Own and drive CAPA to completion.
• Assist with incoming inspection, in process inspection, returns & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support packaging control and change.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on in-process components and finished product lots.
• Investigate and valuate customer complaints.
• Monitor and maintain calibration and maintenance schedules for laboratory instruments and production gauges.
• Initiate and support change control ECR/ECO.
• Participate in cross-functional QA meetings and provide quality support.
• Assist QA during internal audits and external inspections by Notified Bodies or regulators (BSI, FDA, etc).
• Prepare deck for QA Operations slides, including trending and escalation.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Measurement Tools

Automation/AI

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Cross-Functional Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Key Responsibility

• Review documentation for SOP, Test Instruction and Calibration Procedure.
• Final review & release of Medical Device History Records (DHRs).
• Identify and initiate NCR internal and external (Supplier).
• Own and drive CAPA to completion.
• Assist with incoming inspection, in process inspection, returns & and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support packaging control and change.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on in-process components and finished product lots.
• Investigate and valuate customer complaints.
• Monitor and maintain the calibration and maintenance schedules for laboratory instruments and production measurement gauges.
• Expertise of technical instrument for chemical analysis included result interpretation.
• Initiate and support change control ECR/ECO.
• Participate in cross-functional QA meetings and provide quality support.
• Assist the Quality Assurance during internal audits and external inspections by Notified Bodies or regulatory authorities (e.g., BSI, FDA etc).
• Prepare deck for QA Operations slides, including trending and escalation.

Job Requirements

Technical Skills

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of ISO 13485 (Medical Devices – Quality Management Systems) and MDR 2017/745 regulations.
• Measurement Tools & Instruments for chemical analysis laboratories: Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, microscopes, HPLC, GC, pH-meter, IR, Spectrometer, etc…
• Software Systems: Experience using ERP software (e.g., Oracle)
• Automation/AI: Experience in test Automation and AI-driven
• Problem Solving: Perform root cause investigation of issue and propose potential CA

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: Critical for spotting minor deviations that could impact patient safety or device performance.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to evaluate technical data to resolve manufacturing anomalies.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Capability to effectively collaborate with Production, R&D, and Procurement departments regarding quality issues.
• Prioritization/Organizational: Good prioritizing, organizational, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

Typical Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 1–3 years of proven experience in a quality assurance/control role within a regulated environment (Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals).
• Languages: Professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken) for reviewing standards, files, and supplier documentation.