OQA Specialist I

Danaher

Posted 7 days ago

Full Time

Fargo, North Dakota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Conduct AQL sampling and visual and physical inspections of finished products, review production documentation on the shop floor, and resolve product nonconformances. Provide real-time quality oversight and support for manufacturing, inspection, and label generation while maintaining collaborative relationships with internal customers.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma and 0-1 years of experience in quality assurance or a related field. A Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a biological field, is preferred. You will be responsible for visual and physical inspection of production activities, product nonconformance resolution, and live documentation review on the shop floor.

Must Have Skills for ATS

AGL sampling

Quality Assurance

Documentation Review

Biological Manufacturing

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 Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ 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. 

At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

The Operational Quality Assurance Specialist I is responsible for both visual and physical inspection of production activities, product nonconformance resolution, live documentation review on the shop floor, and other quality department functions.  

This position reports to the OQA Supervisor and is part of the Operational Quality Assurance team located in Fargo, ND and will be an on-site role.  

SHIFT: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • AQL sampling of finished product to confirm conformance to the required specification 

  • Quality support and oversight of manufacturing operations on the shop floor 

  • Provide real-time assistance in the resolution of Quality challenges during routine operations 

  • Provides ‘on-the-floor’ Quality oversight of manufacturing, inspection, label generation, and provides timely input to enable compliant and timely operations 

  • Maintains effective and collaborative internal customer relationships 

  • Additional responsibilities as assigned 

The essential requirements of the job include: 

  • High school diploma required. Bachelor of Science preferred, preferably in a biological field.  

  • 0-1 years of experience, this is an entry level position 

Physical/Environment Requirements: 

  • This position operates in a biological manufacturing environment with some work in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. 

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. 

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


For more information, visit www.danaher.com.


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Danaher

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. We partner with customers around the world to accelerate breakthroughs from idea to impact, moving with the speed and certainty they need to advance life‑changing science. By working side‑by‑side with researchers, scientists, and clinicians, we solve their hardest problems—together, bringing the right expertise, technologies, and partners from across our portfolio to architect the most effective solutions. Through our connected ecosystem of companies operating at global scale, we help customers streamline and integrate their workflows across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and beyond—empowering them to achieve results faster, with greater confidence.
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