Full-Time

Quality Control Technician

Updated on 8/21/2026

Lexington Medical

Lexington Medical

51-200 employees

Manufactures and sells surgical stapling systems

Compensation Overview

$23 - $27/hr

Bedford, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

Get referred to Lexington Medical

See people who can refer or advise you

Requirements
  • Formal technical training or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing or inspection role is preferred.
  • Experience working in laboratory, manufacturing, or cleanroom environments.
  • Proficiency with precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and comparators.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Experience with data reporting and non-conformance reports.
  • Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency.
  • Ability to work independently and maintain an organized, detail-oriented approach.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect medical device components and finished products according to documented procedures.
  • Perform dimensional and visual inspections using calipers, micrometers, and comparators.
  • Identify and document nonconforming materials according to quality procedures.
  • Maintain full traceability of products and components.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas in compliance with cleanroom and manufacturing requirements.
  • Communicate quality issues and inspection findings to supervisors and relevant departments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Self-motivated with a desire to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Lexington Medical designs and sells surgical stapling systems for bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries. Their powered stapling systems and endostapling tools close wounds or connect tissues during surgery, and are manufactured in a Massachusetts facility using automation to ensure consistent quality. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration and in-house manufacturing, strong regulatory compliance, and clinically demonstrated benefits. Its goal is to improve surgical outcomes by giving surgeons more control and expanding access to advanced stapling therapies worldwide.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$6.6M

Headquarters

Billerica, Massachusetts

Founded

2013

Get referred to Lexington Medical

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ampersand Capital invested in 2026, accelerating hiring, manufacturing, and global expansion.
  • Lexington says AEON now ships in nearly 40 countries from Bedford.
  • Current openings for engineers, regulatory staff, and sales signal active commercial scaling.

What critics are saying

  • Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, and Ethicon attack AEON through entrenched hospital contracting.
  • Single-center retrospective studies leave reimbursement and surgeon conversion vulnerable through 2026.
  • A failed U.S. launch would strand Bedford capacity and weaken Ampersand's growth thesis.

What makes Lexington Medical unique

  • AEON cleared FDA 510(k) on May 7, 2024, beating many stapler rivals.
  • Lexington vertically integrates design and manufacturing in Bedford, Massachusetts, controlling quality and supply.
  • Its AEON studies show lower POPF, shorter stays, and reduced staple-line bleeding.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
S&P Global
Apr 17th, 2025
Fortitude, Eka Exit Run Buddy Deal

Fortitude Capital LLC and Eka Ventures LLP are exiting The Run Buddy Ltd., developer of the Runna app, as it is set to be acquired by Strava Inc. Meanwhile, Clear Peak Management LLC has invested in Ntara Partners Inc., a provider of product experience management consulting and solutions. Additionally, Ampersand Management LLC has invested in medical device manufacturer Lexington Medical Inc.

PR Newswire
Apr 17th, 2025
Lexington Medical Gains Ampersand Investment

Lexington Medical announced a strategic growth investment from Ampersand Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences. This partnership aims to accelerate Lexington's innovation, manufacturing, and global expansion in surgical stapling solutions. The investment highlights Ampersand's confidence in Lexington's potential to redefine industry standards. Interested candidates can explore career opportunities at www.lexington-med.com/careers.