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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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** Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for an **Associate Quality Specialis** t for our **Irving, TX** location. The primary function of this position is to be responsible for administrative and tactical activities that support the efficient functioning of Quality Assurance and the Quality System. **What You’ll Work On** + Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System. + Participate in Quality System processes which may include training, corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) activities, equipment maintenance, product and process planning, quality audits, validation. + Assist in determining quality attributes and requirements. may provide technical assistance. + Utilize quality management techniques to perform investigations and facilitate solutions. + Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business standards. + Participate on cross-functional teams. + Other tasks and duties as assigned. + Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures and guidelines. + Works under the supervision of more experienced staff who review results for overall accuracy, completeness and sound judgment. + Recognizes risks versus the relative gains associated with actions; understands a project's critical success factors and makes recommendations and decisions impacting those factors. + Responsible to meet established objectives and goals. + Drives functional performance to ensure that cross-functional standards and expectations are met. + May assist in the training of personnel as directed by management. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING** **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelors Degree with 0-2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience + Knowledge of FDA Quality System Requirements and other applicable US Code of Federal Regulations for Devices. + Knowledge of ISO 13485 standard. Knowledge of quality management techniques and application. + Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications. + Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships. + Display socially and professionally appropriate behavior. + Ability to work independently and in groups. Ability to work cross-functionally. + Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills. + Critical-thinking skills. + Ability or aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software. Strong organizational skills. + Ability to prioritize. + Ability to multitask. + Ability or aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives. + Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skills and is willing to learn **Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx . Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com