Lab Quality Engineer

Location: Arden Hills, MN
Pay Rate: Up to $47.00/hour

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in laboratory, medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading preclinical laboratory team and play a key role in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support laboratory compliance with quality standards, regulations, and internal procedures.
• Conduct internal, external, and supplier quality audits.
• Evaluate laboratory systems, processes, and study data to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Review quality trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and follow-up actions.
• Prepare and publish audit reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support vendor qualification activities and ongoing supplier oversight.
• Help laboratories prepare for inspections, audits, and accreditation reviews.
• Maintain quality records, documentation, and audit tracking systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical, laboratory, or quality-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 17025, 21 CFR 58 (GLP), and related regulatory standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Quality experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, biologics, or other regulated industries preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

This is a great opportunity to expand your quality engineering experience while supporting critical laboratory operations in a highly regulated environment.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at