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.

Quality Lead

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your 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.

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Quality Assurance Specialist position exists to ensure that all units, either commercial or clinical product, have been manufactured and sterilized in accordance with internal procedures prior to release. The Quality Lead works with the supervisor on group related issues, developing and implementing plans.
 
What You’ll Work On

Reviews Manufacturing documentation by obtaining all lot history records and non-conforming material reports and ensuring that they are compiled in accordance with internal procedures.

Assists group members in problem solving, trouble shooting, and the handling of unique or new situations. 

Interfaces with other areas to communicate lot status, work priorities, and provides guidance on how to handle situations per approved documentation. 

Monitors group performance metrics and works with supervisor to develop and take corrective actions or make process improvements. 

Helps coordinate training, provides input to group member performance appraisals, and assists in the employee selection process. 

Ensures all group members follow the appropriate policies and procedures.

Understands all operations and support systems including inventory, traceability and documentation systems. 

Provides guidance to the group based on relevant knowledge, experience and skills in the event that the supervisor is unavailable.

When supervisor is absent, may temporarily act as supervisor and/or take on signature authority.

Solves complex problems requiring extensive interpretation of procedures and practices to provide leadership in evolving projects.

Selects methods and practices to solve problems using ingenuity, creativity, and a high degree of independent action and initiative.

Proposes solutions independently; makes decisions on projects.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree (± 13 years) Or some college credits preferred

6 years of related work experience

Extensive knowledge of business concepts, procedures, and practices, with a complete understanding of fundamentals in a functional area and working knowledge of related disciplines

Ability to perform extremely complex or specialized assignments independently, design or modify area-specific processes or procedures, and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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 $18.65 – $37.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.