What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Investigator position at Integrated DNA Technologies?
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At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher's 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.
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The Senior Quality Investigator is responsible for managing and investigating customer complaints associated with oligonucleotide products while ensuring compliant, timely, and effective resolution processes. This role drives product quality improvements through post-market surveillance, root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and cross-functional collaboration to support regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
This position reports to the QA Manager of Complaints and is part of the Quality Assurance organization located in Coralville, Iowa and will be an on-site role.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
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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 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 which makes everything possible.
The Senior Quality Investigator is responsible for managing and investigating customer complaints associated with oligonucleotide products while ensuring compliant, timely, and effective resolution processes. This role drives product quality improvements through post-market surveillance, root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and cross-functional collaboration to support regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
This position reports to the QA Manager of Complaints and is part of the Quality Assurance organization located in Coralville, Iowa and will be an on-site role.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Investigate customer complaints by reviewing manufacturing records, analytical data, and product history to determine root cause and product impact.
- Prepare investigation summaries, customer communications, and documentation to support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities
- Support post-market surveillance activities, including complaint trending, risk identification, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement through analysis of complaint data, quality trends, and process performance.
- Initiate and support CAPAs resulting from complaint investigations to improve product quality and process effectiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or another related scientific discipline.
- 2 years of Quality Assurance experience in a regulated or standardized environment such as ISO 9001 or ISO 13485.
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 803, Quality System Regulations (QSR), and IVD products.
- Experience conducting structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as 5-Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, DMAIC, or similar problem-solving tools.
- Experience utilizing data analysis tools and quality systems to support investigations, complaint management, and continuous improvement activities.
- Ability to travel up to 5%, including occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to work around chemicals and laboratory-related materials.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves and safety glasses and perform work in a primarily sedentary environment with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or in vitro diagnostic (IVD) regulated industries.
- Advanced degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or similar quality certification.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here.
For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here.
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.