QA Technician – Medical Devices & Distribution

Abbott; Machelen; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Belgium’s EMEA Distribution Center in Machelen seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure that medical devices move through incoming goods, storage, and distribution processes while meeting regulatory requirements.

You will perform inspections, manage quarantines, and support labeling, packaging, and lifecycle controls, contributing to audits and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a quality, logistics, or regulated environment (medical devices, pharma, or similar)
• Comfortable with ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 13485 or ISO 9001) is a strong asset
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and in-process inspections, identifying and handling non-conforming materials
• Manage returns, quarantine stock, and stop-ship materials in line with quality procedures
• Ensure proper segregation, storage, and labeling of sensitive materials (e.g. clinical, biohazard, or pending release)
• Support distribution activities including labeling, packaging, and product lifecycle controls
• Assist with internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Review documentation such as Device History Records (DHR) to ensure compliance
• Maintain records in SAP and internal databases
• Promote a strong quality culture across the distribution center

Skills

Quality

Logistics

Regulated

SAP

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Abbott in Belgium’s EMEA Distribution Center in Machelen seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure that medical devices move through incoming goods, storage, and distribution processes while meeting regulatory requirements.

You will perform inspections, manage quarantines, and support labeling, packaging, and lifecycle controls, contributing to audits and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.