New · posted Oct 15
STERIS · Medical Devices
Quality Technician
- Birmingham, AL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
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
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
- 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.
- 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
$44,720 – $47,840 a year
Employer provided$21.50 – $23.00 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesWhat 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
• Climate Controlled facilities
• Tools provided
Pay range for this opportunity is $21.50 - $23.00 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 · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 41% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US157 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $44,720 | — | $47,840 |
| All US (middle half) | $59,000 | $78,500 | $94,000 |
This role: STERIS's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 845 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not STERIS's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 5 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods2
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Investigations and CAPA2
- GMP and compliance1
- Regulatory submissions1
- Quality systems and risk1
- Collaboration and leadership1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices
- European UnionEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- FDA and partnersMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program
Company hiring pulse
STERIS on Regulatory Jobs
- 30
- Open roles
- 21
- Distinct roles
- 14
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality28 93%
- Regulatory2 7%
By level
- Associate & Specialist18 60%
- Senior & Principal7 23%
- Manager4 13%
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Quality Technician at STERIS
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