Quality Technician II

Owens & Minor • Asheville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

140+ years serving healthcare
Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
40+ distribution centers
Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
1,000 branded medical product suppliers
4,000 healthcare partners served

Job Summary
Completes assigned Quality tasks to include process, software, and test method validations; product testing; sterilization validations and routine testing, calibration, as well as other support duties described below.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Knowledge of FDA quality system requirements
• Works independently as a self-starter committed to delivering the highest in customer service, quality and results

Responsibilities

• Coordinates process and sterilization validation/QE Test activities with production, warehouse, and Quality Assurance.
• Performs and documents product testing in support of validations and QE Tests.
• Assists Quality Engineer in preparing protocols and summaries for Validation and QE tests as needed.
• Coordinates product testing with other teammates to support validation activities.
• Secures quotes and generates purchase requisition for 3rd party dose audit testing program.
• Prepares dunnage and production product for use in EO Sterilization Validation loads.
• Manages calibration system and coordinates calibration requests with appropriate teammates.
• Identifies test equipment to be repaired.
• Secures quotes, generates purchase requisitions, and ships/facilitates test equipment requiring external calibration.
• Manages air and temperature monitoring systems.
• Manages material stored in QE Test location.
• Supports and maintains productions process control equipment.
• Provides input to Quality Engineer regarding validation, calibration, and testing plans.
• Performs additional duties as directed

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree