Quality Assurance Project Specialist

Abbott; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

HSA

FSAs

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Quality Assurance Project Specialist in Columbus, OH for a 12‑month, onsite assignment. The role focuses on ingredient quality, supplier change management, and cross‑functional alignment across supply chain.

The successful candidate will support data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal applicant has a science/engineering background, strong written communication, and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a regulated environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Support the Events and Supplier Health team for Ingredients quality.
• Manage quality events data collection, tracking, and analysis.
• Develop and distribute performance scorecards, metrics, and reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, Procurement, and Abbott Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain documentation and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Nutrition Science, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Quality Assurance Project Specialist

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 12 Months

Shifts: 8:30am - 4:30pm

100% Onsite

Summary:

Seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Project Leader to support ingredient quality and supplier change management activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring ingredient compliance, maintaining robust documentation, and driving cross‑functional alignment across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate brings a background in science, engineering or a related discipline, strong written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a regulated environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with suppliers and internal partners while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Events and Supplier Health team within Supplier Quality team for Ingredients.
• Assist with the management and reporting of quality events, including data collection, tracking, and analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute performance scorecards, metrics, and reports.
• Analyze data and identify trends to support quality and business objectives.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders and provide timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Quality, Procurement, and Abbott Manufacturing site teams.
• Organize and maintain documentation, records, and tracking tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights and process support.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Cross-train in Supplier Change Notifications (SCNs) to provide backup support and gain broader exposure to supplier quality processes.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and participate in knowledge-sharing across functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Nutrition Science, Microbiology, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in a regulated food or nutrition industry is prefered
• Working knowledge of ingredient quality standards and regulatory requirements prefered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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.