Quality Control Team Lead

Abbott Laboratories; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Scarborough, Maine is hiring a Quality Control Team Leader for 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm, Mon-Fri). You will oversee QC technicians, coordinate in-process and final release testing, and ensure timely product release while meeting quality objectives.

The role requires a strong GMP/regulated environment background and hands-on lab oversight. You will train technicians, calibrate lab equipment, review SOPs, and collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years laboratory/Quality Control experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, facilitates and reviews in-process and final release testing for all products.
• Plans, assigns and directs the daily work activities in the Quality Control lab.
• Ensures effective transitions between shifts.
• Works with other departments to ensure on-time product release.
• Works with QC Manager to meet or exceed objectives.
• Trains QC technicians.
• Calibrates and maintains QC lab equipment.
• Initiates and documents Quality Incidents (QI).
• Reviews and approves new/revised SOPs as needed.
• Assists Manager in troubleshooting and other projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related technical field

Tools

QC lab equipment

Job description

## Quality Control Team LeadApply: United States - Maine - South Portland: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 24, 2026 (6 days left to apply): 31162375Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****Working at Abbott**At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:* 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, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.* A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.* A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and a best place to work for diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists**The Opportunity**The position of Quality Control Team Leader is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will perform work required to ensure Company product quality is maintained at standards set forth by Company Quality System and mandated by regulatory agencies such as the FDA, ISO, and USDA. The focus areas for a Quality Control Team Leader include but are not limited to: overseeing and coordinating the work of QC technicians; enforcing policies, procedures and work rules; manufacturing batch record review and approval.**2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm M-F****What You'll Do*** Coordinates, facilitates and reviews in-process and final release testing for all products * Plans, assigns and directs the daily work activities in the Quality Control lab* Ensures effective transitions between shifts. * Works closely with individuals from other departments to ensure product is released on time and according to schedule * Works closely with Quality Control Manager to ensure all Quality Control objectives are met or exceeded * Enhances productivity by uncovering inefficiencies and recommending solutions * Trains new and current Quality Control technicians * Performs in-process and final release testing * Calibrate and maintain QC laboratory equipment according to schedule. * Initiates and authors Quality Incidents (QI) * Reviews/approves new and revised Standard Operating* Procedures as necessary * Assists Manager in troubleshooting and other projects as necessary * Provides support for technical and quality issues * Communicates quality issues to QC management in a timely manner* The QC Team Leader is responsible for assisting QC Technicians by coaching, mentoring and training. The Team Leader must perform all duties in a professional manner to ensure a positive team environment.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in a Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or other related technical fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 3+ years’ laboratory/Quality Control experience**Preferred Qualifications*** Prior Quality Control experience in medical device manufacturing * Knowledge of enzyme and/or immunochromatographic assays, generation of laboratory statistics, performance troubleshooting and data analysis. * Experience with GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulations**The base pay for this position is**$22.45 – $44.85/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Operations Quality## **DIVISION:**ID Infectious Disease## **LOCATION:**United States > South Portland : 65 Gannett Drive## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**No## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Not Applicable## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf