Quality Specialist I

As a Quality Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the work of Quality Specialists performing essential functions associated with specific quality system elements to ensure the compliance of these systems with domestic and international regulations. Follow standards and procedures in analyzing data from which conclusions can be readily obtained.  

What You’ll Work On

• Take the primary responsibility for the assigned quality system(s).

• Check in process quality records associated with the quality system(s) to assure accuracy and conformance with the approved format and process.

• Communicate effectively with other internal departments, customers, and suppliers on quality-related issues working toward resolutions that are satisfactory to all involved parties.

• Perform ongoing review and analysis to support system improvements.

• Generate trending data to support system effectiveness.

What You Contribute

• A High School diploma with 1+ years of quality systems experience in regulated device or pharmaceutical environments, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong attention to detail.

• Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Working Conditions

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.

Base Pay Range Per Hour:  $20.00 – 28.00 / hour 

Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs. 

What We Offer

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.