Inspector, Quality Control

Abbott; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, A

Job summary

Abbott in Portland, OR is seeking an Inspector, Quality Control for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment. The role focuses on visual and physical inspections of materials and products, ensuring adherence to quality specs and GDP/FDA regulations.

The incumbent will maintain records, manage NCRs, and support process improvements with production and engineering teams. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (technical degree preferred) and 1+ years in manufacturing quality roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing/quality role is desired.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process components and finished products to ensure quality.
• Maintain Lot History Records, batch records and inspection logs per GDP and FDA regulations.
• Identify, classify and report defects; initiate NCRs and assist with investigations.
• Monitor production processes for SOP and GMP compliance.
• Calibrate, clean and perform routine maintenance on inspection/testing equipment.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Title: Inspector, Quality Control

Location: Portland, OR

Duration: 12 Months

Shifts: 7AM TO 3:30PM

100% Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Inspection & Testing: Performs visual and physical inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications. Uses precision measuring tools and lab equipment to verify product dimensions and performance. Use of Privious use of SmartScope Zone 3 and CMM highly preferred.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately maintains Lot History Records (LHR), batch records, and inspection logs in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and FDA regulations.
• Defect Management: Identifies, classifies, and reports defects. Manages non-conforming material by initiating Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and assisting with investigations.
• Process Control: Monitors production processes to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Equipment Maintenance: Calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on inspection and testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Collaboration: Works with production and engineering teams to support quality improvements, provide feedback on product quality, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation and inspection.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient in using software like SAP, MS Excel, Outlook, Teams..
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations.
• Communication: Ability to clearly report deviations and collaborate in a team environment.
• Common Educational/Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, particularly in medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated industries is highly desired. 1+ years of experience desired.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.