What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Engineer position at DiaSorin?
Obsessed by Science. Entrepreneurial by Nature. United by Purpose.
Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions.
As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry’s broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios.
When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next.
Why Join Diasorin
Build What Matters
Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide.
Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale
Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact.
Grow in a People-Centered Culture
Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.
Job Scope
The Sr QA Engineer will be responsible for tasks related to on-going quality programs; quality System development and implementation, validations and process development, design change, corrective and preventive action, change control, and quality audits to ensure that assigned Diasorin products meet established specifications, design criteria and control, quality and regulatory standards and customer requirements. The Senior Quality Engineer will trend quality data, evaluate risk and lead projects supporting continuous improvement. The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer is a leader and a mentor.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead Quality Engineering activities supporting IVD product manufacturing and associated processes.
Provide Quality Assurance oversight for manufacturing transfers and replication of operations from contract manufacturers to internal production facilities, including risk management, validation, change control, and compliance activities.
Review, approve, and provide guidance on validation and qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, process, equipment, software, and MES validation).
Lead and support investigations involving nonconformances, deviations, CAPAs, and supplier quality issues, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Review and approve design and manufacturing process changes using risk-based decision making.
Provide quality oversight for risk management, design controls, process validation, and manufacturing controls, including PFMEAs and validation master plans.
Support internal audits, supplier audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze, trend, and present quality metrics and performance data to support quality and business objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Education, Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required with a life science or engineering discipline preference Required
7 Years Progressively responsible Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience in the medical device, IVD, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industry. Proven ability to independently lead complex quality initiatives, including manufacturing transfers, validation programs, quality system improvements, and issue resolution. Required
ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) preferred
Training and Skills
Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, IVDR, and ISO 14971
Expertise in validation, risk management, CAPA, supplier quality
Leadership & mentoring skills
Root cause analysis & problem-solving
Excellent technical writing and communication
Travel
10% Travel may be required
What we offer
Receive a competitive salary and benefits package as you grow your career at DiaSorin. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.
Diasorin is committed to building a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow their careers. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and help us deliver meaningful impact for patients and customers worldwide.
Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This posting and recruitment process are subject to applicable local laws and regulations in the country where the position is located. Additional employment disclosures, candidate rights, and employment conditions may apply based on local jurisdiction.
Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law. Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance is required, please contact hr@diasorin.com .
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Diasorin never requests payment, financial information, or personal banking details from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communications from Diasorin recruiters will only come from a verified @diasorin.com email address. If you have questions about the legitimacy of a recruitment communication, please contact hr@diasorin.com for verification.
Unauthorized third-party recruiting agencies may not submit candidates for this position without prior written authorization from the Diasorin Human Resources Department.
Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions.
As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry’s broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios.
When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next.
Why Join Diasorin
Build What Matters
Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide.
Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale
Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact.
Grow in a People-Centered Culture
Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.
Job Scope
The Sr QA Engineer will be responsible for tasks related to on-going quality programs; quality System development and implementation, validations and process development, design change, corrective and preventive action, change control, and quality audits to ensure that assigned Diasorin products meet established specifications, design criteria and control, quality and regulatory standards and customer requirements. The Senior Quality Engineer will trend quality data, evaluate risk and lead projects supporting continuous improvement. The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer is a leader and a mentor.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead Quality Engineering activities supporting IVD product manufacturing and associated processes.
Provide Quality Assurance oversight for manufacturing transfers and replication of operations from contract manufacturers to internal production facilities, including risk management, validation, change control, and compliance activities.
Review, approve, and provide guidance on validation and qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, process, equipment, software, and MES validation).
Lead and support investigations involving nonconformances, deviations, CAPAs, and supplier quality issues, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Review and approve design and manufacturing process changes using risk-based decision making.
Provide quality oversight for risk management, design controls, process validation, and manufacturing controls, including PFMEAs and validation master plans.
Support internal audits, supplier audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze, trend, and present quality metrics and performance data to support quality and business objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Education, Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required with a life science or engineering discipline preference Required
7 Years Progressively responsible Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience in the medical device, IVD, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industry. Proven ability to independently lead complex quality initiatives, including manufacturing transfers, validation programs, quality system improvements, and issue resolution. Required
ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) preferred
Training and Skills
Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, IVDR, and ISO 14971
Expertise in validation, risk management, CAPA, supplier quality
Leadership & mentoring skills
Root cause analysis & problem-solving
Excellent technical writing and communication
Travel
10% Travel may be required
What we offer
Receive a competitive salary and benefits package as you grow your career at DiaSorin. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.
Diasorin is committed to building a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow their careers. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and help us deliver meaningful impact for patients and customers worldwide.
Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This posting and recruitment process are subject to applicable local laws and regulations in the country where the position is located. Additional employment disclosures, candidate rights, and employment conditions may apply based on local jurisdiction.
Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law. Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance is required, please contact hr@diasorin.com .
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Diasorin never requests payment, financial information, or personal banking details from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communications from Diasorin recruiters will only come from a verified @diasorin.com email address. If you have questions about the legitimacy of a recruitment communication, please contact hr@diasorin.com for verification.
Unauthorized third-party recruiting agencies may not submit candidates for this position without prior written authorization from the Diasorin Human Resources Department.