**Location**:Cartago, Costa Rica, CR**Job Family**: Quality Assurance**Country/Region**: Costa RicaJob function summaryThe Quality Assistant ensures compliance with the quality system. Is responsible for training and education of operators within quality processes, as well as supports all functions in manufacturing in continuous improvement within quality related tasks.Major areas of accountability- Create and maintaining quality related documentation e.g. Device Master Record, Quality plan, Control plan, Quality record, local quality instructions (examples: visual control documents, List of defects)- Handle non-conforming products incl. control of returned goods incl. handling and reporting in TrackWise and handling of lot status in E1- Execute, support, coordinate testing and process validation activities- Distribute product drawings and other controlled documents to production- Support implementation of new machines and Items transfers with quality related tasks- Implementation, training and follow up in relation to continuously improvements, including participation in Root Cause Analysis sessions- Perform additional ad hoc quality related tasks as appointed by Head of Quality- Performing their job in compliance with the guidelines given- Drawing attention to the manager to any difficulties in understanding or following the guidelines- Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system- Take responsibility for those safety aspects identified for the given positionEssential qualifications- Technical degree within Quality or Productivity, or min. 1-3 years of experience within medical device manufacturingPreferred qualifications- Knowledge with work in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Analytical and problem-solving skillsRequired knowledge, skills & abilities- Ability to effectively interact with various internal and external customers/ vendors- Must work well independently and be adaptable/flexible with team members- Attention to detail and ability to follow up on previous work- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement department procedures- Must lead by example and demonstrate professionalism- Must set and follow through with behavioral expectations- Must pass skill and knowledge onto other team membersWhy Coloplast?Coloplast develops products and services that make life easier for people with personal and private medical conditions. Working closely with the people who use our products, we create solutions that are sensitive to their special needs. We call this Intimate healthcare.We are guided by three values- Closeness we work closely with our customers to find solutions that meet their specific needs.- Passion we work passionately to create new and innovative products that improve the quality of life for our customers.- Respect and responsibility we have deep respect for the private nature of the condition our customers face.Therefore, it's our responsibility to find not only medical solutions, but also ways to minimize the trauma and taboo associated with these conditions.Our business includes Ostomy Care, Continence Care, Urology Care, and Wound and Skin Care.Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 14.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward - we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.Watch the film. Follow us on LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook.53773LI-CO
