Quality Technician

Regulatory Jobs; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Strong retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL (Lake Bluff area) hosts a Quality Technician who performs bioanalytical and platform quality testing within WWLIMS, QIMS and SAP systems, contributes to CAPA investigations, and maintains product and testing inventory with strict adherence to the quality system.

The role requires working with minimal supervision, redlining documents, reviewing procedures, and executing daily activities while upholding GMP/GLP standards and safety requirements in a high‑paced laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a science or closely related discipline or relevant equivalent experience
• Basic computer skills are needed; Advanced Microsoft Word skills a must.
• Quality testing in a high-paced laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP and Abbott QS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.
• CAPA investigations and data trending; document and communicate findings.
• Collaborate within the team and with quality professionals.
• Maintain relevant documents and records.
• Perform quality testing in a high-paced laboratory environment.
• Monitor testing processes and implement improvements within own area.
• Maintain and update computer systems and related applications.
• Adhere to GMP/GLP and Abbott Quality System requirements.
• Provide quality support to processes and product development projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a science or closely related discipline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Quality Technician

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position of Quality Technician works out of our Abbott Park, IL (Lake Bluff, IL) location in the Transfusion Medicine Division. The Quality Technician is responsible for bioanalytical and/or platform quality testing within the WWLIMS or QIMS system and SAP system. Provides inputs to facilitate CAPA investigations as required. Maintains product and testing inventory and complies with the quality system. Undertakes the role of a Quality Technician with minimal supervision. Redline documents and reviews operating procedures when needed. Execution of daily activities with minimal supervision.

Accountability/Scope:

Individuals execute daily testing in a high-paced laboratory environment. Identify and elevate possible non-conforming issues to quality professionals. Work closely with product technical support. Perform activities as assigned by quality professionals / manager. Apply appropriate actions to resolve with support from quality professionals. Support relevant activities. Basic computer skills are needed. Advanced Microsoft Word skills a must.

What You’ll Work On

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

• CAPA - Investigates standard testing out of tolerance and out of specification results including complaints. Supports ticket trending process and maintains quality records.
• Communications - Communicate and collaborate effectively within the team.
• Documentation - Maintain relevant documents and records.
• Basic Requirements – Performs quality testing in a high-paced laboratory environment.
• Manage Product and Process Improvements - Participate in project and process improvement activities. Monitor performance of testing processes and implement required improvement activities. Suggests to manager and implements process improvements within own work area that fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Supports work area processes and product development/improvement projects. Provide quality support to key processes and product development/improvement projects.
• Management of Computer Systems - Maintain and update relevant computer applications.
• Quality/Compliance - Support manufacturing and testing operations as required, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Possess a basic understanding of the Quality System; including the subsystems and is familiar with the Quality System Key processes. Keep abreast of the standards that regulate our industry. Participate and take all trainings and reviews as required on the Electronic Training Management System - ETMS. Conduct business in a manner that will protect human health; safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws; as well at the Abbott Global and Technical standards. Comply with Abbott Quality System (QS) requirements.
• Share Quality Knowledge - Shares quality knowledge, liaising with colleagues within team.
• Training - Undertake all trainings and reviews as required on the Electronic Training Management System - ETMS.
• Testing: Platform lab (Alinity s and/or ARCHITECT) and/or Biochemistry/Chemistry
• Complete quality testing as appropriate per product procedures and review all data to determine conformance with specifications.
• Provide information for tracking and trending of data as required. Take appropriate action per procedural requirements and schedule when test results specifications are not met.
• Redline testing documents and provide adequate feedback.
• Sample & File Storage - Ensure storage of samples and documents in the appropriate filling systems.
• Lab Safety – Participates in lab safety

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a science or closely related discipline or relevant equivalent experience

The base pay for this position is

$20.35 – $40.65/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

TM Transfusion Medicine

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP08B

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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