Quality Assurance Associate I

Owens & Minor; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company delivering essential products and services that support care delivery in hospitals, health systems, and research centers around the world. This role focuses on meticulous recordkeeping, quality documentation, and compliance with product specifications.

The position supports 3PL client expectations through data entry in WMS/ERP systems, audits, and maintaining inspection histories while collaborating with the quality team to ensure accuracy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s degree a plus).
• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or inspection role.
• Basic understanding of quality concepts.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately.
• Basic computer skills; however, intermediate Excel and data entry experience required.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately records product holds, releases, and maintains quality documentation in applicable systems (WMS, ERP, or paper records) to ensure that non-conforming products are placed on hold in accordance with SOPs.
• Supports the identification and segregation of nonconforming materials, ensuring proper labeling and handling in accordance with SOPs.
• Assists with maintaining organized records, logs, and sample history files. (ex. Training records, temperature excursions, housekeeping logs, etc…)
• Enters and maintains data in spreadsheets or systems to support quality reporting and analysis.
• Follows all applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Escalates quality issues or product discrepancies to senior quality staff or QA management.
• Supports general quality system activities, including audits, documentation updates, housekeeping of inspection areas, and document training completion.
• Performs basic product documentation audits to ensure that inspection records are in accordance with approved specifications and the Device Master Record (DMR).
• Conducts routine checks of finished goods and/or raw materials following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Works well with others in a team environment, is a positive contributor to all team goals, and meets or exceeds efficiency and throughput standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written procedures

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

WMS

ERP

Excel

Job description

Owens & Minoris a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, healthsystemsand research centers around the world. For over140years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind thescenes,so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for thehospitals,healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere,Life Takes Care.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan -Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.

• Educational Assistance -We offer educationalassistanceto all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability -We offer employer-paid life insurance and disabilitycoverage.

• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.

• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.

• Health Savings Account (HSA)and401(k)-We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.

• Paid Leave -In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, andadditionaltypes of leave – including parental leave.

• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20 - $22/h. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, location and education.

Job Summary

Performs recordkeeping and reporting of tasks to meet 3PL client expectations. Assists with documentation and review of inspection records and basic quality assurance activities to support compliance with product specifications and quality standards.

Job Description

• Accurately records product holds, releases, and maintains quality documentation in applicable systems (WMS, ERP, or paper records) to ensure that non-conforming products are placed on hold in accordance with SOPs.

• Supports the identification and segregation of nonconforming materials, ensuring proper labeling and handling in accordance with SOPs.

• Assists with maintaining organized records, logs, and sample history files. (ex. Training records, temperature excursions, housekeeping logs, etc…)

• Enters and maintains data in spreadsheets or systems to support quality reporting and analysis.

• Follows all applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Escalates quality issues or product discrepancies to senior quality staff or QA management.

• Supports general quality system activities, including audits, documentation updates, housekeeping of inspection areas, and document training completion.

• Performs basic product documentation audits to ensure that inspection records are in accordance with approved specifications and the Device Master Record (DMR).

• Conducts routine checks of finished goods and/or raw materials following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Works well with others in a team environment, is a positive contributor to all team goals, and meets or exceeds efficiency and throughput standards.

Qualifying Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s degree a plus)

• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or inspection role

• Basic understanding of quality concepts

• Attention to detail required

• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately

• Basic computer skills; however, intermediate Excel and data entry experience required

• Good communication and organizational skills

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.