Quality Specialist (Distribution Center)

Abbott Laboratories; Machelen; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Impact in healthcare

International operations

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Regulated industry experience

Résumé du poste

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Quality Specialist for our European Distribution Center in Machelen, Belgium. You will help ensure products are received, stored, and distributed in compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement within the Quality Management System.

The role emphasizes inspections, documentation, and supporting audits, recalls, and field actions in a regulated healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a regulated quality environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsabilités

• Support quality processes within the distribution center, including inspections, returns, quarantine control, ship holds, and document management.
• Perform visual inspections and evaluate materials against quality requirements.
• Document quality activities and maintain records in systems/databases.
• Manage segregated inventory such as quarantined products and returns.
• Support labeling, packaging, shelf-life extension, product disposition, and related distribution activities.
• Assist in field actions, advisories, and recalls with regional teams.
• Contribute to internal audits and quality verification activities.
• Support clinical trial logistics, including product storage and traceability reporting.
• Participate in change control processes and maintain quality procedures.

Connaissances

QMS knowledge

English proficiency

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Outils

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Description du poste

Help safeguard quality across a leading European Distribution Center

Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic logistics and healthcare environment where your work directly supports patients across Europe?

We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our European Distribution Center in Machelen, Belgium. In this role, you will help ensure that products are received, stored, and distributed in compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality operations and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Management System.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Specialist, you will:

• Support quality processes within the distribution center, including incoming inspections, returns management, quarantine control, ship holds, and document management.
• Perform visual inspections and evaluate materials against established quality requirements.
• Document quality activities accurately and maintain records in relevant systems and databases.
• Manage and monitor segregated inventory such as quarantined products, customer returns, demo equipment, expired stock, and biohazard materials.
• Support labeling, packaging, shelf-life extension, demo creation, product disposition, and related distribution activities.
• Assist in executing field actions, advisories, and recalls in collaboration with regional Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Contribute to internal audits and quality verification activities.
• Support clinical trial logistics, including product storage, traceability reporting, product returns, and final disposition activities.
• Participate in change control processes and maintain quality procedures and work instructions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to Quality Management System enhancement projects.
• Promote a strong culture of quality and compliance throughout the distribution center.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working within a regulated quality environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 requirements.
• Experience supporting audits or inspection activities.
• Understanding of medical device regulatory requirements.

What Makes You Successful

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Enjoys working collaboratively across functions.
• Communicates effectively with different stakeholders.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
• Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Thrives in a structured, compliance-driven environment.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
• Exposure to international operations supporting customers across Europe.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to quality excellence within a highly regulated industry.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee is respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.