Quality Control Specialist

Neptune Medical is a venture backed medical device company based in Silicon Valley. We design, manufacture, and commercialize medical devices based on our proprietary Dynamic Rigidization™ technology. Pathfinder® is our first FDA-cleared commercial device incorporating this novel technology. This advanced endoscopy device is being used at a growing list of leading U.S. hospitals and academic medical centers. Now, the team at Neptune is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy. Our Triton robot will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come with Triton Robotic Endoscopy.

 TITLE: Quality Control Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs product receiving, in process and final inspections; administers equipment calibration and maintenance program; and coordinates environmental monitoring in accordance with quality system procedures. Supports other Quality Assurance activities as assigned.

The ideal candidate would act with passion and intensity in a medical device start-up that is fast paced and collaborative and display the ability to perform to the requirements outlined below. For the right person, this position will be a tremendously exciting and career-defining opportunity, making core contributions to a genuinely new type of medical robotic platform.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers equipment calibration and maintenance system, environmental monitoring program, and product bioburden monitoring program, including coordination of subcontracted services
• Inspects products in accordance with written procedures, statistical sampling plans, engineering drawings and specifications as assigned. Documents nonconforming products as appropriate.
• Coordinates nonconforming product reviews to efficiently disposition affected products.
• Maintains quality system logs, records and filing systems.
• Maintains and operates inspection and test equipment.
• Provides input regarding inspection methods and quality procedures.
• Ensures traceability of components and products.
• Facilitates the timely completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Assists with supplier evaluations and performance monitoring
• Contributes to improvements of quality system procedures related to areas of responsibility.
• Advises and trains other Company personnel concerning areas of responsibility.
• Ensures appropriate communication processes are established within and across functional groups.
• Communicates information related to quality management system effectiveness.
• Represents areas of responsibility in internal and external quality audits.
• Assists with corrective and preventive action planning and implementation.
• Works in accordance with quality system procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent certification.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in Quality Assurance/Control in a manufacturing environment; medical device industry preferred.
• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawing, specifications, and statistical sampling plans.
• Experience using dimensional/visual inspection equipment including microscopes.
• Good hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, color vision, and visual acuity (corrected if necessary).
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet multiple and occasional competing deadlines while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other people.
• Ability to work in a highly detailed environment where mental focus and accuracy of work output is essential.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Good organizational and oral and written communication skills, including ability to represent the Company to both internal and external audiences.
• Willingness to work in a startup environment and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
• Eagerness to learn new things. 

Neptune Medical is located in Burlingame, CA, near the Millbrae Caltrain and BART Station

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $90,000 and $115,000 depending on experience. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: education, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity, benefits and 401(K) with matching.

Neptune Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard