Sr Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Job description

Bring more to life.


Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?


At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.




You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.


Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability.

Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more.

At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.


The Sr Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for providing administration, coordination, and maintaining the key components of the Quality Management System at the Boulder, CO site.

This may include but is not limited to document control, nonconformances, deviations, training and other process control functions.




This position reports to the Sr Manager, Quality Systems and is part of the Quality and Regulatory Affairs group located in Boulder Colorado and will be an on-site role.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

+ Ensure the timely completion and investigation into Quality event investigations (Nonconformances, Deviations, and support of Customer Complaints).

+ Complete timely review and release of batch records, inspections, and COA creation for various raw materials, in-process materials, subassemblies, and finished goods in accordance with product specifications.

+ Interact professionally and efficiently cross functionally with Manufacturing and various support teams; Logistics, R&D, Product Management, Supply Chain Planning, and QC.



+ Implement, maintain, and improve IDT’s Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820 and regulatory guidance documents.

Works with the IDT Global QS team.

+ Participate in internal and external audits, as needed.


The essential requirements of the job include:

+ Bachelor’s degree in life sciences preferably in one of the following biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related field

+ 3+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing industry, biotechnology and next-generation sequencing preferred

+ 3+ years of experience working in medical devices preferred

+ Experience with quality management systems and regulatory standards such as ISO:9000, ISO:13485.

FDA QSR, or cGMP is preferred.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate familiarity with one or more of these frameworks through prior experience in a regulated environment.

+ Proficiency with computers and a variety of software i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, etc.


It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

+ Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.

+ Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of a project.

+ SAP, MasterControl, and Maintenance Connection


IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.

Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000.

This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.


We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.


Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today.

Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.




For more information, visit www.danaher.com .




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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com .

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