QA Document Specialist I - Temp

Penumbra
Alameda, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level quality assurance professionals who thrive in a regulated medical device environment and can work on-site in Alameda, CA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in regulated device or pharmaceutical quality systems and strong communication skills
    — “quality systems experience in regulated device or pharmaceutical environments”
  • Individuals who can work independently while maintaining strict adherence to formatting and compliance standards
    — “develop knowledge of Penumbra processes and external regulations to make independent decisions”
  • People who are detail-oriented and can handle repetitive, high-accuracy tasks with minimal error
    — “Excellent attention to detail”

Things to consider

  • On-site presence is required, with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
    — “Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens”
  • The role involves physical tasks like lifting up to 25 pounds and accessing file cabinets
    — “Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with controlled documentation and regulatory compliance in your resume
    — “Verify and correct English usage and Penumbra formatting in controlled documents”
  • Highlight your ability to work with all levels of an organization and maintain communication accuracy
    — “Communicate effectively with all levels of organization”
  • Showcase your data entry and office software proficiency with specific examples
    — “Knowledge of standard office software packages”
  • Demonstrate a track record of maintaining accurate and organized records in prior roles
    — “Maintain up-to-date paper and electronic file records”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • process engineering change orders
  • verify and correct document usage
  • assist in audits
  • maintain file records
Typical background
2+ years of quality systems experiencehigh school graduate or AA degree

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality SystemsDocument ManagementData EntryOffice SoftwareCustomer Service

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Stack & domain

Quality SystemsRegulated Device Or Pharmaceutical EnvironmentsStandard Office Software PackagesData EntryAttention To DetailCustomer ServiceCommunicationOrganizationTeamworkProblem SolvingQuality AssuranceDocument ManagementRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Original posting from Penumbra via Lever

As a QA Document Specialist II, you will play a pivotal role at Penumbra providing timely and accurate support of quality processes related to Document Services to ensure compliance with Penumbra procedures and regulatory requirements. Following standards and procedures and analyzing data, you will develop knowledge of Penumbra processes and external regulations to make independent decisions.

What You’ll Work On

  • Precisely and efficiently process Engineering Change Orders
  • Verify and correct English usage and Penumbra formatting in controlled documents. This includes, but is not limited to, correct spelling, punctuation, and accurate word usage
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of organization in processing Engineering Change Orders, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all Penumbra controlled documentation
  • Maintain up-to-date paper and electronic file records
  • Assist in internal and external audits as key backroom support
  • Assist in other areas including device history review and International Certificate of Compliance
  • Performs duties required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested

What You Contribute

  • A high school graduate or AA degree with 2+ years of quality systems experience in regulated device or pharmaceutical environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred
  • Excellent and precise written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of standard office software packages.
  • Experience with data entry.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Understanding of customer service.

Working Conditions

General office, production, laboratories, and controlled environment facility. Willingness and ability to work on site. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with Penumbra employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Base Pay Range Per Hour:  $28.00 – 35.00 / hour

Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.

What We Offer

  • A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
  • The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
  • A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.

Source: Penumbra careers (Lever)

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