Quality Control Inspector I – 1st shift
US–NJ–Plainsboro, Vacancy ID JR-4366

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 Inspector I will be responsible for performing quality assurance inspections on purchased components, manufactured sub-assemblies and final product. The Quality Inspector will perform all duties in accordance to the requirements of overall corporate policies, FDA regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, the medical device directive, and the other applicable regulatory agencies. Expectations are to be familiar with and able to measure critical dimensions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Perform inspection by using a variety of inspection measuring and test equipment to determine acceptance or rejection of material or parts.
• Perform first article, incoming/receiving, and in-process inspections of materials or parts; determine acceptance or rejection after inspection and/or testing of materials, parts, and/or equipment.
• Interpret and work within the guideline of drawings, specifications, charts, procedures, and other data to determine acceptance or rejection of materials.
• Read and interpret sampling pan as per the American national standard institute (ANSI)
• Assist in the review and disposition of non-conforming material and customer returned material, including rework, scrap, and return to vendor.
• Maintain accurate and current inspection and/or testing records such as nit not limited to Material Certifications, Inspection/Test Results and reports, Certificates of Conformance, Rejection reports/tags, as required by applicable procedure and/or specification.
• Maintain the QC inspection areas in an orderly fashion conducive to carrying out safe and efficient inspections and procedures.
• Inspection requirements include training and working in classified clean rooms as necessary to perform in process inspections.
• Maintain records of inspection and all testing performed on the appropriate test records.
• Perform line clearances and quality reviews in manufacturing, labeling, or other assigned areas during manufacturing activities.
• Assist in training new associates according to the Quality System Regulations and company SOPs as applicable.
• May also perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
• High School Diploma.
• 1-2 years of relevant GMP/GLP experience specific to incoming, line clearance, in-process, and finished goods inspections in pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• QA experience in the medical device industry preferred. • Strong organizational skills, self-directed, strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, 21CFR820 FDA QSR, and cGMP preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional environment.
• Ability to integrate quality objectives across multiple functions.
• Attention to detail and strong time management are essential.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee may be required to periodically lift and/or move up to 25lbs.
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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We are proud of our 25 year heritage as a leader in regenerative medicine. Today, our scientific innovation and diverse product portfolio continue to help patients and surgeons around the world.
We have an entrepreneurial, small company feel, yet deliver big company results. Your ideas – big and small – are welcome here. We embrace change and reward our people who are committed to making Integra a stronger company.
We believe how we do things is as important as what we do. Our Values guide how we work and how we act towards our customers, patients and each other every day. We value Our People, Integrity, Excellence, Embracing Change, Decisiveness and Teamwork.