Quality Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Quality Coordinator

LOCATION: Remote (WA or MA preferred) - candidates based in the following states will be considered: IN, MA, NC, NJ, NH, NM, NY, PA, SC, SD, TX, KY or WA.

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Quality Control

SALARY RANGE: $72,000 to $79,000

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Quality Coordinator provides operational and administrative support to the Quality team by coordinating project activities, managing documentation workflows, tracking milestones, and facilitating sample logistics between vendors. This role is responsible for ensuring Statements of Work (SOWs), Purchase Orders (POs), sample shipments, and quality-related documentation are processed accurately and on schedule. The Quality Coordinator works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the timely execution of quality activities and maintain accurate project records.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Coordination & Tracking

• Manage and maintain Quality project trackers and milestone reports to ensure visibility of project status and deliverables.
• Generate status updates and reports for Quality leadership.

Purchase Order & Vendor Management

• Request Statement of Works and track status through the approval process.  
• Track Purchase Order approvals and coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and vendors to ensure timely processing.
• Monitor PO status and maintain accurate records of expenditures and contract-related documentation.
• Support vendor onboarding and documentation requirements as needed.

Documentation & Approval Workflows

• Route quality-related documents through review and approval processes.
• Ensure documentation is completed, approved, and archived in accordance with applicable procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain organized electronic records and tracking systems.

Sample Logistics

• Coordinate and submit sample shipment requests to internal and external testing facilities.
• Track sample shipments and confirm receipt by testing laboratories or stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and external partners to support project execution.
• Perform additional coordination and administrative duties as assigned.

ABOUT AURION BIOTECH 

With offices in Seattle, Boston, and Tokyo, Aurion Biotech is a clinical-stage biotech company, whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies. The Company’s first candidate is for the treatment of corneal edema secondary to endothelial dysfunction, and one of the first clinically validated cell therapies for corneal care; it was recently granted regulatory approval from Japan’s PMDA. Aurion Biotech is the recipient of the prestigious Prix Galien award for best start-up in biotech. The Company is preparing for clinical trials in the U.S. We are growing rapidly and seek to hire highly motivated candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, who share our values: 

• Stewardship: We make the world a better place for our patients, our communities, our clinicians, and our colleagues. We act responsibly as individuals, as employees, and as a company. 
• Transformation: We embrace our challenges, our successes, and our failures. We are curious, we take risks, and we collaborate. 
• Grit: We break down walls and strive to achieve the impossible. We are persistent and resilient, and we deliver on our commitments. 

Aurion Biotech has a lot to accomplish in the next few years, and this role is key to our success. Privately held, Aurion Biotech is backed by Alcon, the global leader in eye care. To learn more about Aurion Biotech, visit www.aurionbiotech.com.

LIFE AT AURION BIOTECH

We want our people to wake up every morning excited and energized for work. We value employees, which is why we invest in making life at Aurion Biotech healthy, fun, and rewarding:

• Robust Benefits: We offer full health insurance to employees and their families, and all the acronyms: 401(k) matching, EAP, FSA, and generous PTO.
• Total Rewards: We offer competitive compensation packages to ensure all Aurion employees are rewarded for their hard work.
• Perks and Fun: Paid parking, subsidized commuter passes, in-office catered lunches, team events, and community projects are just a few ways that we bond, celebrate each other, have fun, and live our values.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience required. A degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field) required.
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device is preferred.
• Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience within life sciences not required, but highly preferred.
• Working experience with Smartsheets required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in project coordination, operations support, quality systems administration, or a related duties is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience tracking projects, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Must be proficient with Smartsheets.   
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.