Quality Assurance Engineer II

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

The Quality Assurance Engineer II will provide Quality compliance support on all aspects of the Plainsboro, NJ CMC Quality System. The Quality Assurance Engineer II will monitor, prioritize and track the timely closure of NCs and CAPAs for the Plainsboro Plant facility, participate in problem solving teams, and participate from a Quality Engineering & Quality Systems and Plant perspective on the launching of new or improved products/processes. He or She will act as a Quality Reviewer for NCs and CAPAs, in addition to being responsible for the quality efforts in other areas of the NC/CAPA system, including Complaints. Monitor, prioritize and track the timely closure of NCs, CAPAs and Complaints for the Plainsboro Plant facility Facilitates the development, implementation and monitoring of quality programs and policies that ensure that the development, manufacture and distribution of medical products is in compliance with corporate policies, U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, the Medical Device Directive, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), and other applicable regulatory agencies.

The QA Engineer II will collaborate with site NC investigators and CAPA owners from cross-functional areas to facilitate timely and effective closure of all Quality System records. The QA Engineer II will provide guidance to both technical and non-technical cross functional resources on how to conduct effective investigations and corrective actions, and will troubleshoot, escalate, to aid in resolving all product and/or process quality issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Primary responsibilities are to:

• Performs Quality and technical review of Nonconformance investigations (NCs) and CAPAs within defined timeframes. Ensures investigations and root cause analysis are accurate and complete
• Maintain an accurate log of Non-Conformances and CAPAs activities. Tracks, follows-up and assists in the timely closure of NCs/CAPAs.
• Provides hands-on guidance and training to all personnel performing activities within the Quality system.
• Ensure documentation is complete before closure.
• Assist Quality Systems team as needed to investigate Nonconformances and ensure proper implementation of CAPAs.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly metrics to present at Quality Review meetings.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the following regulations and guidelines: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, Medical Device Directive (MOD), the Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), Integra Corporation's policies and procedures, and other applicable regulatory agency requirements.

• Interact and coordinate activities with other departments, external vendors and customers.
• Perform other Quality Systems related duties as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for his position.

• Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Biology, Chemistry) or Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical)
• Experience : 3 to 6 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role for medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of investigations, root cause analysis, quality systems, the CAPA system and technical writing.

• Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with the MS Office Suite, and statistical software.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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