QA Specialist I

Abbott; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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 Insurance

Hospital coverage

Accident Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Plano, TX is seeking a QA Specialist I to perform receiving inspection and support QA activities on-site. The role requires inspecting raw materials and maintaining compliance with procedures and quality standards, with emphasis on document control and data recording.

Applicants typically have 1–2 years in quality or inspection roles and may have exposure to medical device manufacturing environments. This position is onsite for a 7-month duration.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a quality or inspection-related role.
• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GR&R studies and First Article inspections.
• Knowledge of QMS and EMS systems.
• Certifications in quality inspection or related fields (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections per documented procedures.
• Record inspection and test data as instructed.
• Operate test and measurement equipment according to procedures.
• Document non-conformances in the Non-Conforming Material Review system.
• Participate in GR&R studies as directed.
• Collect data for First Article inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain communication with staff, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Support company initiatives related to QMS, EMS, and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Visual inspection

Dimensional inspection

Hand tools

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Incoming inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Title: QA Specialist I

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: 7Months

100% Onsite

Duties:

This role is focused on Receiving Inspection within the Quality Assurance team. The QA Specialist I will inspect raw materials using both hand tools and larger measurement equipment to ensure compliance with documented procedures and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections and testing per documented procedures.
• Record inspection and test data as instructed.
• Operate test and measurement equipment according to procedures.
• Document non-conformances in the Non-Conforming Material Review system.
• Participate in GR&R studies as directed.
• Collect data for First Article inspections.
• Perform special inspection assignments as needed.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication with all levels of staff, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Support company initiatives related to QMS, EMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years of experience in a quality or inspection-related role.

Key Skills:

• Visual and dimensional inspection
• Use of hand tools and measurement equipment
• Documentation and data recording
• Communication and teamwork
• Incoming Inspection

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with GR&R studies and First Article inspections
• Knowledge of QMS and EMS systems
• Certifications in quality inspection or related fields (if applicable)

Education:

• High School diploma required/ GED (Preferred) Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

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.