Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
The Opportunity
In Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, we are committed to delivering high‑quality, compliant diagnostic solutions that improve patient outcomes.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Quality Intern, based in Woodmead, Johannesburg, on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role is designed for recent graduates and provides hands‑on exposure to quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a regulated healthcare environment.
What You’ll Work On
• Supporting the Quality Management System (QMS) and document control activities
• Maintaining controlled documents, records, and version control
• Assisting with nonconformances, deviations, and CAPA tracking
• Supporting internal and external audit preparation and follow‑up
• Maintaining training records and compliance matrices
• Collecting and analysing quality data to support reporting and trend analysis
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and cross‑functional quality activities
• Providing general administrative and operational support to the QA team
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
• Recently completed degree or diploma in , Biotechnology, BSc, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related field
• Less than 1 year of formal work experience
• Must not be currently employed (recent graduate)
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational and documentation skills
• Analytical mindset with problem‑solving ability
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team