Quality Assurance Technician

ACTalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for contract work in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on performing existing test methods for device investigation and producing clear, technically defensible investigation reports with thorough documentation.

The position requires 1+ years in QA related to medical devices, strong documentation skills, and experience with test method validation. On-site work is expected in Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, biomedical sciences, quality, or related field.
• Experience with medical device complaint investigation preferred.
• Hands-on technician work history acceptable with appropriate education.

Responsibilities

• Perform existing test methods for device investigation.
• Prepare clear and technically defensible investigation reports.
• Document testing performed, methods used, results, observations, photographs, conclusions, and supporting evidence.
• Attach raw test data and supporting documentation to the complaint record.
• Maintain traceability between complaint allegations, testing performed, observed results, failure mode, and investigation conclusion.

Skills

Quality assurance

Medical devices

Documentation

Test method validation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

2-year degree acceptable

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to perform existing test methods for device investigation and prepare clear and technically defensible investigation reports. The role requires documenting testing performed, methods used, results, observations, photographs, conclusions, and supporting evidence, while maintaining traceability between complaint allegations, testing performed, observed results, failure mode, and investigation conclusion.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to perform existing test methods for device investigation and prepare clear and technically defensible investigation reports. The role requires documenting testing performed, methods used, results, observations, photographs, conclusions, and supporting evidence, while maintaining traceability between complaint allegations, testing performed, observed results, failure mode, and investigation conclusion.

Responsibilities

• Perform existing test methods for device investigation.
• Prepare clear and technically defensible investigation reports.
• Document testing performed, methods used, results, observations, photographs, conclusions, and supporting evidence.
• Attach raw test data and supporting documentation to the complaint record.
• Maintain traceability between complaint allegations, testing performed, observed results, failure mode, and investigation conclusion.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience in quality assurance related to medical devices.
• Experience in quality control and documentation.
• Proficiency in test method validation, quality control, quality test, investigation and analysis, and test data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, biomedical sciences, quality, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant medical device experience.
• Consideration given to candidates with a 2-year degree and a solid foundation of hands-on technician work history.
• Experience with medical device complaint investigation, technical product support, post-market quality, manufacturing quality, or failure investigation preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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