Quality Assurance Technician I

Olympus Corporation of the Americas; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 66,475,000 - 86,439,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacations and sick time

On-site child daycare

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to join the Brooklyn Park Manufacturing Center. This onsite role supports daily inspection activities to ensure safe and effective endoscopy products, focusing on endoscopy devices and accessories.

You will maintain device history records, review inspection standards and drawings, and assist with disposition of quarantined inventories while supporting 5S, Lean and GMP practices across the facility. AM or PM shifts available.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Quality Assurance experience in the Medical Device Industry.
• Basic understanding of working in a regulated industry.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and be well organized.
• Flexible, reliable and dependable.
• Onsite position; no travel anticipated.
• Ability to work AM or PM shift as needed for the position opening.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections on repaired endoscopy devices and accessories.
• Maintain device history of service records.
• Collect and review data accuracy and completeness.
• Use inspection standards and part drawings.
• Assist with disposition of quality-controlled inventories.
• Support 5S, Lean and GMP practices.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Support all other QA functions as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Location: Minnesota, Minneapolis; Minnesota, St. Paul

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers .

Job Description

This position is a primary level of the Quality Assurance Team who provides daily support through inspection activities in compliance to all procedures and standards to ensure safe and effective products are released from the Endoscopy Repair Center. This position is located at our Brooklyn Park Manufacturing Center. Candidates must be located within commuting distance to Brooklyn Park and work onsite 5 days a week.

Job Duties

Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Supervisor:

• Perform daily inspections on repaired endoscopy and endoscopy supporting electronic devices and accessories. With a primary focus on Medical and Surgical endoscopy products.

• Complete and maintain device history of service records both electronically and manually.

• Perform data collection and review of data accuracy and completeness both electronically and manually.

• Utilize and review technical documentation such as inspection standards and part drawings.

• Assist with the disposition of quality-controlled inventories and product quarantined form the production environment.

• Support 5S, Lean and other Good Manufacturing Practices both in the department and across the facility

• Support calibration and preventative maintenance activities as needed.

• Support all other Quality Assurance functions and responsibilities as requested.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 2 years of Quality Assurance experience in the Medical Device Industry.

• Basic understanding of working in a regulated industry.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and be well organized.

• Flexible, reliable and dependable.

• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office.

• Onsite position; no travel anticipated.

• Ability to work AM or PM shift as needed for the position opening.

Preferred:

• Two-year Associate or Technical degree preferred.

• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.

• Basic understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) preferred.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $23.17 - $30.12 / hour, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)