Trainee Quality Manager

PLYMOUTH MEDICAL are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Trainee Quality Manager ideally with prior medical device / ISO 13485 experience to join our energetic team. This entry-level

position offers a valuable opportunity to build essential quality management skills at an

orthobiologics medical device distributor. In this role, you will help implement and

maintain quality systems, assist with operations, and ensure compliance with industry

standards and regulations. As a paid opportunity, it supports your growth in quality

assurance, control, and management, paving the way for a successful career in quality

leadership.

Responsibilities

The trainee will develop foundational skills through hands-on operational involvement,

focusing on these key areas for the first 9 months:

● Operations: Learning quality integration within day-to-day warehouse and supply

chain workflows.

● Compliance: Implementing procedures aligned with Operational Mastery: Actively

participating in day-to-day warehouse and supply chain activities to understand

how quality standards integrate with operational workflows.

● Regulatory Compliance: Learning and implementing operational procedures that

ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO 13485

standards for medical device quality management systems.

● Process Implementation: Translating quality guidelines into actionable

operational protocols, ensuring all documentation and physical processes meet

institutional excellence and regulatory requirements.

● Implementation: Converting quality guidelines into actionable operational

protocols and documentation.

Future Career Path

The professional development track for the Trainee Quality Manager is designed for

rapid growth. Candidates will begin with 9 months of immersive, hands-on experience

within operational departments to master and apply procedures aligned with ISO

13485and GMP requirements. Upon meeting key performance milestones, the trainee is

anticipated to transition into a full Quality Manager position by the 12-month mark.

Qualifications

● First degree in a quality-related discipline.

● Medical Device and ISO 13485 experience required.

● Highly precise, methodical, and detail-oriented approach to work.

● Strong statistical awareness and analytical capabilities.

● Bright, hands-on self-starter who takes personal responsibility for the quality of

their deliverables.

● Excellent communicator and proactive team player.

Experience

This is an entry-level position; prior professional experience is not required.

Mentors Support Structure

To facilitate growth, the trainee will be supported by a diverse mentoring team,

including:

● Fractional Quality Manager

● Regulatory Consultant.

● Chief Scientific Officer.

Professional Training Opportunities

Structured training is provided in the following core areas:

● Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) training.

● Advanced Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

● ISO 13485 implementation and internal auditing protocols.

Review Schedule

Progress will be evaluated via Quarterly Reviews, which will focus on setting specific

performance and development metrics for each subsequent three-month period.

Please note: As a small distributor, we are not able to offer health insurance

Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

● Paid time off

● Gym stipend

● Professional development assistance