Compliance Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development with international/

FreeU education benefit

Tuition reimbursement

The Freedom 2 Save program

Retirement savings plan

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a QA Compliance professional to strengthen the Quality management system. The role covers internal and external audit programs, pest control, sanitation, and regulatory compliance across multiple countries, including Halal/Kosher identity preservation.

Experience in GMP/HACCP and leading audits is essential. Minimum 2 years in a similar role or 3 years in food manufacturing/pharma is required. Location: United States > Altavista, building 1. Standard work shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Chemistry related.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar position or Minimum 3 years in food manufacturing/pharma.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits as Lead Auditor and guide external audits of various Governments, bodies and internal supervisors from an audit readiness standpoint.
• Monitor developments in relevant laws & regulations (GMP/HACCP) and standards for new applications in Quality management systems at Abbott Laboratories.
• Work with training team to roll out updates to polices, practices and procedures.
• Incorporates action plans from the Self inspection, TZO/5S and GMP audits for the overall site health plan and follow up metrics reporting monthly.
• Responsible for site updates on new regulations for all applicable countries, identity preserved status (Halal, Kosher) and implement through procedure review and updates.
• Develop and maintain the following systems: pest control, internal audit program, food safety program, master sanitation or GMP and POP workstreams with integrated into quality systems.

Skills

Internal audits

GMP/HACCP

Quality management systems

Policy updates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Chemistry related

Job description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE QA Compliance is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the Quality management system so that Abbott Laboratories meets the standard. The Compliance team manages the documentation system, systems for food safety and laboratory quality, internal and external audit programs, pest control and sanitation program and stakeholders for governmental law and legislation. The Compliance Coordinator develops and keeps all Quality management system.

Performing Audits

• Perform internal audits as Lead Auditor and guides external audits of various Governments, bodies and internal supervisors from an audit readiness standpoint, including the interfacing with the auditing bodies. (15%)
• Monitoring developments in relevant laws & regulations (GMP/HACCP) and standards for new applications in Quality management systems at Abbott Laboratories. (20%)
• Work with training team to roll out updates to polices, practices and procedures. (10%)
• Incorporates action plans from the Self inspection, TZO/5S and GMP audits for the overall site health plan and follow up metrics reporting monthly. This includes escalation items which need follow up after due dates are not met within defined timelines. (20%)
• Responsible for site updates on new regulations for all applicable countries, identity preserved status (Halal, Kosher) and implement through procedure review and updates. (10%)
• Develop and maintain the following systems: pest control, internal audit program, food safety program, master sanitation or GMP and POP workstreams with integrated into quality systems. (25%)

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or Chemistry related. Minimum 2 years in a similar position or Minimum 3 years in food manufacturing/pharma.

Compensation

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

Supply Chain

Division

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

Location

United States > Altavista : Building 1

Additional Locations

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

Work Shift

Standard

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Medical Surveillance

No

Significant Work Activities

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Equal Opportunity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO Links

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Company Culture

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Benefits

• 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 a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• The Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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