Quality Professional
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The Specialist Quality Assurance within Abbott Diagnostics Division will analyze quality standards for components, materials or services. Apply measures, sampling methods, testing methodology and other procedures that ensure that quality standards are met.
What You’ll Work On
Design/Change Control - Responsibilities include participating in the development & review of all design input, risk management, design verification, design validation and design output/transfer related design change activity.
Risk Management – Understands and applies basic Risk Management principles. Participates in the development and/or modification of Risk Management Files, FMEA’s, etc.
Design Verification/Validation – Understands and applies basic Design Verification/Validation methods & principles. Participates in the development, modification and design review of Protocols, Data Summaries & Records with a focus on assay and commodities.
Documentation - Reviews documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, completeness and compliance for projects that vary from low to high complexity. Plans and performs assignments with a wide degree of difficulty.
Quality System Compliance -Maintains awareness of standards that regulate our industry. Ensures compliance to site level policies and procedures by promptly reporting non-compliance issues to management within Division and Corporation as appropriate. Maintains vigilance to ensure adherence to Quality Policy and Quality system procedures by promptly reporting noncompliance issues to management.
Quality Engineering – May participate on project teams and technical review boards. Coordinates quality decisions between different quality and engineering groups. Effectively navigates & facilitates project teams with respect to our processes and procedures ensuring the delivery of safe and effective products.
Apply quality principles, analyzes quality records, prepares reports and recommends improvements.
Conduct inspection, verification and validation of components or materials used in development processes.
Document quality issues and performance measures for management review.
May liaise with external vendors.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or closely related discipline is required OR relevant combination of education or experience
At least 3 years' work experience in Quality or related field experience; Less experience may be appropriate with advanced degree
Demonstrates understanding of how their function supports the business
Demonstrates technical and business competencies that drive results and continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledgeable of FDA, Quality System Regulations (QSR), Medical Device Directive, ISO guidelines and 21 CFR Part 11
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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$66,700.00 – $133,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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