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Leica Microsystems Inc
Quality Engineer
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What they do
A Product Quality Engineer evaluates and tests products and manufacturing systems, to ensure that products are produced that meet quality and performance standards as well as safety and regulatory requirements. Develops product quality standards and monitors production and product testing.
$85,236 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Bring more to life. 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 Quality Engineer 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. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or another related scientific discipline. 2+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a regulated or standardized environment such as ISO 9001 or