Quality Control Technician
Merit Medical · Adren Hills, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Merit Medical (medical devices) in Adren Hills, MN. 401K | Health Savings Account.
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live quality postings in Minnesota.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 42%
- Root cause 42%
- GD&T 37%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
- ISO 9001 26%
- FDA / GMP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Merit MedicalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential functions performed
- ◆Performs inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies, or finished goods according to defined procedures.
- ◆Accurately documents the results of the inspections and testing.
- ◆Assists in developing or updating inspection procedures as needed.
- ◆Generates Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMR) for products not meeting specifications.
- ◆Tracks and maintains NCMR’s through the Quality Management System.
- ◆Generates Certificate of Compliance documentation for finished good product.
- ◆Coordinates annual calibration with outside calibration services.
- ◆Coordinates annual cleanroom certification with outside cleanroom certification service.
- ◆Supports monthly monitoring and trending meetings.
- ◆Submits Bioburden and endotoxin samples to outside testing facility.
- ◆Reviews Device History Records and other documents for compliance with established procedures .
- ◆Performs a variety of other tasks and related work, as required.
Qualifications
- ✓Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma.
- ✓A minimum of three years of work related experience.
- ✓Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
- ✓Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Knowledge of manufacturing practices and ISO requirements.
- ✓Experience working in a medical device environment.
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Work Schedule
Why Merit?
At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
Location: This position is onsite and will be based at our Minnesota location:
Merit Medical - MSP
1265 Grey Fox Road, Suite 550
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Essential physical/environmental demands
- •Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
- •Writing
- •Sitting
- •Standing
- •Bending
- •Visual acuity
- •Color perception
- •Depth perception
- •Reading
- •Field of vision/peripheral
Competencies
- •Organization
- •Interpersonal Skills
- •Teamwork
- •Written and Verbal Communication
Pay Range: $23-31 per hour
Infectious Control Risk Category II
The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.
As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following
- •Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
- •Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
- •Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
- •Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
- •Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
- •3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
- •401K | Health Savings Account
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers .
Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.
Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.