Senior Inspector, Quality Control

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

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 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.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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The Senior Inspector, Quality Control is responsible for the testing and inspection of products at specified stages (incoming, in-process and final acceptance) to ensure product meet specifications. Responsible for conducting process validations as required by validation protocols and procedures. This role is also responsible for planning and conducting independent internal audits to assess compliance with Quality Management System and applicable regulations. In addition, prepare and distribute reports of observations to management team. Provide consultation and training in interpretation of regulation and procedures to production and quality personnel.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance (Deputy Management Representative) and is part of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance team located in Vista and will be an on-site role. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform comprehensive inspections and testing
• Ensure calibration, quality control, and nonconformance management
• Support quality systems, audits, and training

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High school diploma required, associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• More than 5 years of quality control or inspection experience in medical devices or regulated manufacturing.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, analytical ability, documentation skills, and time‑management.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Travel expectations for this role are low (<10%). Overnight travel may be required. This position will require travel by car and flying in and out of airports with possible long wait times.
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 35lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stand, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, bend, talk and hear. The role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform fine motor tasks with delicate components. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

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

• Experienced in calibration, metrology, and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and related regulatory standards.
• Strong problem-solving including identifying issues proactively and developing effective, compliant solutions

Leica Biosystems, 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.

The hourly range for this role is $28.00 - $30.00 an hour. 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.

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.

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