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Document Control Sr Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet

Norfolk, VAJob$51–64K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$51–64K/yr
Location
Norfolk, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Document Control Sr Coordinator leads daily document control and records management, ensuring information is accurate, traceable, audit-ready, and compliant with quality-system requirements. The role coordinates document changes, training, and audit support, and serves as a senior resource for document lifecycle and change control questions. It is fully onsite in Norfolk, Virginia, and requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least four years of relevant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Document ControlRecords ManagementChange ControlQuality SystemsQuality AssuranceMedical DevicesPharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyFood ManufacturingAttention to DetailOrganizationCross-Functional CoordinationQMS SystemsControlled DocumentationRegulatory RequirementsAudit SupportWorkload PrioritizationDocument Management ApplicationsMicrosoft OfficeWindchillJDELivelinkDocument Lifecycle ControlsVersion ManagementRetention PracticesWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingWork InstructionsProcedure DevelopmentScanner OperationReader/Printer OperationcGMPGLPISO StandardsFDA RequirementsUSDA Requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent4+ Years Relevant ExperienceBachelor's Degree

Full job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Leads day-to-day document control and records management activities to ensure controlled information is accurate, current, traceable, and maintained in accordance with Zimmer Biomet procedures and applicable quality-system requirements. Serves as a senior resource for change control and document lifecycle questions.

How You'll Create Impact

Document Control / Change Control Coordinator

Document Control & Records Management

  • Review production batch records for accuracy, completeness, and cGMP compliance.

  • Prepare Certificates of Conformance (CoC) for product release.

  • Maintain controlled documents and records in compliance with quality system requirements.

  • Ensure records are complete, traceable, accurate, and audit-ready.

  • Manage document publication, revision control, retention, and archival activities.

Change Control

  • Coordinate document change orders from initiation through approval, implementation, and closure.

  • Review change requests for completeness, rationale, impact assessments, and supporting documentation.

  • Coordinate cross-functional reviews and approvals.

  • Monitor change implementation activities, due dates, and closure requirements.

  • Ensure changes are properly documented and compliant with internal procedures.

Training & Process Support

  • Coordinate training activities associated with approved document changes.

  • Track training completion and follow up on overdue assignments.

  • Provide guidance and support on document control and change control processes.

  • Train and coach employees on QMS and documentation best practices.

Compliance & Quality Systems

  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, ISO standards, and internal quality procedures.

  • Support quality system effectiveness through proper documentation practices.

  • Compile and analyze QMS metrics and quality indicators.

  • Identify process improvement opportunities and support approved improvements.

Audit Support

  • Support internal, external, and third-party audits.

  • Retrieve documentation and provide evidence for audit requests.

  • Assist with audit readiness activities and document traceability reviews.

  • Support the resolution of documentation-related audit findings.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Experience in Document Control, Records Management, Change Control, Quality Systems, or Quality Assurance .

  • Background in regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Food, or Manufacturing .

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Experience managing multiple priorities and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

  • Familiarity with QMS systems, controlled documentation, regulatory requirements, and audit support.

  • Ability to work independently while maintaining compliance and process efficiency.

What Makes You Stand Out

Demonstrated ability to prioritize a high-volume workload, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy and control in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Operate scanners and reader/printer.

Demonstrated ability to use and support quality systems and document management applications; quickly learns new systems and guides users in established workflows.

Ability to develop, review, and improve work instructions and procedures; communicate changes clearly and promote consistent adoption across the department.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with document control, records management, or quality systems; experience with Windchill, JDE, and Livelink is preferred.

Strong knowledge of document lifecycle controls, version management, retention practices, and controlled records retrieval.

Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, and stakeholder-management skills; able to influence and coordinate work across functions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate recurring process issues and recommend practical, risk-aware improvements.

Your Background

A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required . Candidates with relevant experience and qualifications will also be considered.

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant experience in document control, records management, or a regulated quality environment.

Demonstrated experience administering or coordinating document change control and records management workflows in electronic systems; experience mentoring users or supporting cross-functional teams is preferred.

Working knowledge of applicable quality-system requirements and government regulations relevant to the site, including FDA and USDA requirements, as applicable.

Travel Expectations

Travel Expectations: 0%. No business travel is required.

Work Location: This position requires 100% onsite work in Norfolk , Virginia . Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role. 5 days onsite at the company.

Salary ranges: USD $51,304.00 - $64,130.00 (annually)

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

How this job compares

Set against the 5,063 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51–64K/yr
  • Virginia median$84–130K/yr83 salary ranges
  • US median$87–141K/yr2,297 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $58K, is 48% below the Virginia median midpoint ($110K) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Assurance salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 143 open Quality Assurance jobs in Virginia and 5,063 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,880 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,505 of the 5,063 open Quality Assurance jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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