Quality Assurance Technician

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About the Role

Join our EMEA Distribution Center in Machelen and play a key role in ensuring that life-changing medical devices reach patients safely and compliantly.

As a Quality Assurance Technician , you’ll work at the heart of operations, supporting quality processes across incoming goods, storage, and distribution activities. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, regulated environment and is passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• 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 critical distribution activities including labeling, packaging, and product lifecycle controls
• Assist with internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Review documentation such as Device History Records (DHR) to ensure compliance
• Maintain accurate records in systems (SAP and internal databases)
• Promote a strong quality culture across the distribution center

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience in a quality, logistics, or regulated environment (medical devices, pharma, or similar)
• Comfortable working 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

Languages

• Fluency in Dutch and English is required
• Any additional European language is a plus

Your Mindset

• Team player with a hands‑on approach
• Structured, process‑driven, and quality‑focused
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Autonomous, yet collaborative
• Analytical and solution‑oriented

Education

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose‑driven organization improving patient lives
• Work in a highly regulated, international environment
• Opportunity to build expertise in medical device quality and distribution
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable