Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Requisition Name Quality Assurance Specialist (1-Year Contract)

Job Requisition No VN8395

Work Location Name The Netherlands - Vierpolders

Worker Basis Full Time

Worker Type Employee

Contract Type Fixed Term

Applications Close Date Apr 30, 2026

As a Quality Assurance Specialist
, you will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving our Quality Management System in compliance with international medical device standards. You will act as a quality partner to operations, driving compliance, supporting product and process changes, and strengthening a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 13485 and other applicable regulatory standards
• Support the implementation of new or updated products, processes, and procedures, ensuring regulatory and quality alignment
• Manage non-conformities, complaints, and CAPAs, ensuring thorough investigation, timely follow-up, and proper documentation
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal and supplier audits; actively support external audits and regulatory inspections
• Provide training and coaching to colleagues on quality standards, procedures, and best practices
• Contribute to Management Reviews and monitor key quality performance metrics, identifying improvement opportunities
• Review and approve production batch releases, validation protocols, and validation reports
• Provide hands‑on quality support to operational teams on the production floor, ensuring compliance in day‑to‑day activities

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (WO level) in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Regulatory role, ideally within medical devices or another regulated industry
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 is required; experience with ISO 13485 is a strong advantage
• Auditing experience or certification (e.g., ISO 13485 Lead Auditor) is a plus
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Available to work on-site in Vierpolders five days per week (full-time presence required)
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Proactive, quality-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments

BVI® is refocusing the future of vision. As one of the fastest-growing, diversified surgical ophthalmic businesses in the world, our purpose-built portfolio of trusted brands includes:
Beaver® (Knives and Blades), Visitec® (Cannulas), Malosa® (Single-Use Instruments), Vitreq® (Vitreoretinal Surgical Products) and PhysIOL® (Premium IOLs), and spans more than 90 countries. We've set our sights on touching the lives of millions of patients affected by conditions such as cataracts, refractive error, glaucoma, retinal disease, and dry eye. Unburdened by legacy or bureaucracy, we have developed our strategy around a simple concept - taking pride in delivering innovative solutions for our physicians and patients, based on their needs.

We trust and empower our associates to make decisions and solve problems because collaboration drives us. Valuing agility, simplicity, and transparency, we stay committed to listening to our customers, delivering for our patients, and keeping the future in focus.

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