Technician Quality

Abbott Laboratories; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Excellent retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Technician Quality in Des Plaines, IL. The role focuses on quality control, regulatory compliance, and documentation to ensure high-quality diagnostics products.

The position supports audits and CAPA processes, with emphasis on molecular diagnostics and validated testing methods. Strong lab skills and 2 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with a science certificate is acceptable.
• 2 years of related work experience in a quality or laboratory setting is required.
• Experience with regulatory inspections and CAPA is preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory skills including wet chemistry, pipetting, and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and global quality compliance requirements.
• Perform Quality Control testing, review data, troubleshoot equipment, and disposition results.
• Ensure consistent high-quality documentation, products, and processes.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

CAPA

Education

High School Diploma/GED with science certificate

Tools

Pipetting

Molecular biology techniques

Quality systems

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.

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.
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Molecular Diagnostics is a leader in molecular diagnostics to deliver best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world for answers to life’s critical health decisions.We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics.

We have an opportunity for the Technician Quality role based in the Des Plaines, IL location.

Shift

Monday to Friday

7:00am-3:30pm

What You’ll Work On

• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and global quality compliance requirements.
• Perform Quality Control testing, review test data, troubleshoot instrumentation, and disposition test results for molecular diagnostic assays and manufactured parts.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality documentation, products, and processes.
• Disposition incoming and manufactured materials and manage materials segregation activities.
• Generate, review, and approve Certificates of Assurance.
• Document and evaluate exceptions, nonconformances, and CAPA, including product and risk impact assessments.
• Provide compliant solutions to moderately complex problems and escape issues as needed.
• Contribute to team goals and lead limited‑scope initiatives with management oversight.
• Demonstrate core competencies and maintain certification in at least one relevant technology or test process.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with a certificate in a relevant science area is also acceptable.
• 2 years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry, preferably within a quality or laboratory function.
• Strong understanding of how individual responsibilities support broader business and quality objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in core and technical competencies.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory techniques, including wet chemistry, pipetting, and qualitative and quantitative transfers.
• Working knowledge of operational and quality systems.
• Highly desirable experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, FISH).
• Experience performing Out of Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Background in MQA, nonconformance management, and/or CAPA activities.

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $22.50 – $45.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.