Quality Assurance Specialist III

Mesa Labs, Inc.•Bozeman, MT

73d•$24 - $30

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world. At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This position supports Mesa's SDC business. Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries. Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist representative to join our manufacturing organization. This role provides essential support for our Quality Assurance functions, ensuring our products and processes meet both company standards and regulatory requirements as well as ensuring customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a quality or manufacturing environment
Understanding of quality control principles and basic statistical methods
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in quality, manufacturing, or related field preferred
Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 13485, 21CFR 820, or similar)
Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone)
Understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to our industry

Responsibilities

Support quality assurance activities including monitoring QA Help and Bozeman complaint email inboxes, audits, document control, and compliance verification.
Help maintain and monitor quality documentation, records, and reporting systems.
Participate in the implementation of quality standards, objectives, and procedures.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes as assigned.
Maintain accurate quality records in accordance with firm and regulatory requirements.
Assist with preparation of quality reports, metrics, and performance indicators.
Support documentation review and control processes.
Help ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
Support quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Participate in internal and external audit activities.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams on quality matters.
Help identify and communicate quality issues or non-conformances.
Perform other quality-related tasks and projects assigned by management.
Support training activities related to quality procedures and standards.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
Company paid life insurance and AD&D
3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1
Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
Overtime opportunities