Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist
Danaher
- Location
- Sunnyvale, California, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $103.5k – $181k/yr
- H-1B history
- 1 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
About this role
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 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. 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 Syste m which makes everything possible. The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for serving as the primary on-site Quality representative for IDT's Sunnyvale operations while providing quality support for the San Diego facility as needed. This role provides Quality Management System oversight, ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements, partners with site leadership to drive continuous improvement, and acts as a liaison between site operations and the broader IDT Quality organization. The position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, supporting operational excellence, and fostering a culture of quality across multiple California locations. This position reports to the Senior Quality Assurance Manager and is part of the Global Quality Assurance Organization located in Sunnyvale, California and will be an on-site role, with primary support responsibilities for the Sunnyvale site and periodic support for the San Diego facility. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Serve as the primary on-site Quality representative for Sunnyvale operations and provide quality support for San Diego operations as needed. Maintain and support compliance with the IDT Quality Management System and applicable regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, and R&D teams across both sites to ensure quality requirements are effectively implemented and sustained. Support internal and external audits, customer audits, supplier audits, regulatory inspections, and management reviews. Monitor site quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Danaher Business System tools and methodologies. The essential requirements of the job include Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a regulated life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or biotechnology environment. Demonstrated expertise with ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems. Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections. Working knowledge of CAPA, nonconformance, change control, and risk management processes. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements Ability to travel up to 25%, primarily between Sunnyvale and San Diego, with occasional domestic travel. IDT, 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 . The annual salary range for this role is $ 103,500.00 - $181,000.00 USD.