New · posted Nov 12
STERIS · Medical Devices
Quality Technician
- Birmingham, AL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
The Quality Technician is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable regulatory standards. The Quality Technician supports manufacturing and servicing operations by assisting in performing and documenting problem-solving investigations and conducting in-process sub-assembly and final QC product acceptance testing. Quality Technicians assist in identifying and documenting process and product non-conformances. They work with operations team members to perform and document problem-solving investigations. In addition, Quality Technicians may review device history records, authorize release of finished product/processes and execute calibration and environmental monitoring processes.
What you need
Required
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or repair environment or other technical production tasks with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing or repair environment or other technical production tasks with an Associate Degree.
Preferrednice to have
- Experience with mathematical skills including ratios, proportions and basic algebra.
What you'll do
What You'll Do as a Quality Technician
- Assists in production line Quality investigations and associated problem-solving activities.
- May coordinate and conduct in-process and final QC product acceptance testing, depending on facility.
- Investigates production line stoppages to identify corrective actions.
- Identifies and documents product and process non-conformances.
- Participates on a Material Review Board to review and process non conformance reports.
- Reviews DHR’s and supports batch record release.
- Enters and retrieves Quality data from local and global systems.
- Performs site calibration activities and recordkeeping.
- Executes environmental monitoring processes and recordkeeping.
- Verifies calculations, dose ranges, dosimeter placements and special instructions prior to processing and part of final product release.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Pay and benefits
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.
Here is a brief overview of what we offer:
• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Pay for this opportunity is $21.50 per hour .This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
Paid time off and 9 added holidays
Healthcare, dental and vision benefits
Short/long term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Maternity and paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Where you'll work
Birmingham, ALOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Birmingham, ALEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesSTERIS's statements, word for word
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 12, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 48% below the US median for Quality Operations & Batch Release roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US19 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $44,720 | — | $44,720 |
| All US (middle half) | $79,250 | $86,000 | $96,750 |
This role: STERIS's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Operations & Batch Release roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 12, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Operations & Batch Release
The general path across 108 open Quality Operations & Batch Release roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not STERIS's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 16 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Investigations and CAPA4
- Lab testing and methods2
- GMP and compliance1
- Regulatory submissions1
- Quality systems and risk1
- Collaboration and leadership1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Operations & Batch Release work in medical devices, led by the five this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485Named in the posting
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devicesNamed in the posting
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilanceNamed in the posting
- FDAMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program shared by five regulatorsNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 9001(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems requirementsNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 803(official source, opens in a new tab)Medical device reporting of deaths, serious injuries and malfunctions
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- ISOISO/IEC 17025(official source, opens in a new tab)Competence of testing and calibration laboratories
- FDA21 CFR Part 806(official source, opens in a new tab)Reports of medical device corrections and removals
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDA21 CFR Part 830 (UDI)(official source, opens in a new tab)Unique device identification and the GUDID database
- FDAFDA Computer Software Assurance(official source, opens in a new tab)Risk-based assurance for production and quality system software
- FDAFDA Investigations Operations Manual(official source, opens in a new tab)How FDA investigators plan and conduct inspections
- FDA21 CFR Part 807(official source, opens in a new tab)Establishment registration, device listing and premarket notification
Company hiring pulse
STERIS on Regulatory Jobs
- 40
- Open roles
- 40
- Distinct roles
- 16
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality38 95%
- Regulatory2 5%
By level
- Associate & Specialist22 55%
- Senior & Principal10 25%
- Manager7 18%
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Quality Technician at STERIS
Open until filled. $45K a year, employer provided.