Quality Technician

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Excellent retirement plan with high-em

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit (FreeU)

Diversity recognition

Job summary

Abbott Park is seeking a Quality Technician to perform bioanalytical and platform quality testing within WWLIMS/QIMS and SAP systems. You will support CAPA investigations, maintain testing inventory, and ensure compliance with GMP/GLP and the quality system.

Role requires minimal supervision and strong documentation skills. Responsibilities include redlining procedures, data review for conformance to specs, and collaboration with product support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or closely related discipline or relevant equivalent experience.
• Basic requirements – performs quality testing in a high-paced laboratory environment.
• Familiar with GMP/GLP and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing in a high-paced laboratory environment.
• Maintain relevant documents, records, and CAPA-related activities.

Skills

Quality testing

Laboratory testing

CAPA investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related discipline

Tools

Alinity s

ARCHITECT

Job description

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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Opportunity

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.

Benefits

• 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, 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 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.

Responsibilities

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 any non-conformances / 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. 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.

Requirements

• Basic Requirements – Performs quality testing in a high-paced laboratory environment.
• Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a science or closely related discipline or relevant equivalent experience.

Salary & Location

The base pay for this position is $20.35 – $40.65/hour in specific locations.

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality

DIVISION: TM Transfusion Medicine

LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP08B

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

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)

EEO / DEI

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Company Culture

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.