Senior Quality Engineer, Supplier Qualification

Senior Quality Engineer, Supplier Qualification in Coralville, Iowa

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This position is part of the Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Department located onsite in Coralville, IA. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Support key supply chain KPIs related to supplier quality (e.g. Supplier OTD (past due)) through helping maintain long-term supplier relationships through various activities including participation in customer and registrar led audits, review of supplier audit reports and participation in technical meetings to monitor and assess supplier performance, improve supplier communication, discuss existing or potential problems, review deficiencies, review analytical data, review improvement opportunities, and educate suppliers on IDT quality requirements. This can include facilitating the technical meetings as appropriate.
2. Assist in ensuring adherence to the supplier qualification and approval process by completing tasks as assigned. This includes helping maintain the following: supplier certification statuses, the supplier risk register and, by working with Quality Assurance and the Principal Quality Engineer, audit schedules and lead supplier performance improvement projects to increase the supplier’s capability of consistently meeting IDT requirements and generate cost reduction ideas.
3. Work with Design Assurance and Purchasing Management and, as needed, in consultation with the Principal Quality Engineer to ensure that IDT requirements are appropriately established for each material and used as criteria in the supplier selection and qualification process.
4. Assist in the completion of internal/departmental quality documents and processes (e.g. NCMR, PCO), support the Principal Quality Engineer in customer and registrar led audits, and in maintaining and updating the supplier risk register and audit schedule. May help ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented as necessary.
5. In consultation with the Principal Quality Engineer, act as a resource for colleagues in explaining supplier quality concepts and requirements; may include advising technical teams, Purchasing Management, and other QA personnel on the best approaches to problems.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, medical, or technical field OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality assurance, manufacturing or technical role.
• Some experience in a regulated or standardized environment (i.e. ISO 9001/ISO 13485).
• Previous experience with audits.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Understanding FDA QSR/cGMP standards (highly preferred).
• Following DBS, RoHS, and REACH requirements.
• Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risk associated with suppliers.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology, and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and beyond. For more information, visit

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace, and throughout the markets we serve.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.