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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
- Senior 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. Youll also have access to :
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employeesvia the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https : / / www.abbott.com / corpnewsroom / strategy-and-strength / tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https : / / www.abbott.com / corpnewsroom / strategy-and-strength / college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 OpportunityThis position works out of our
Abbott Park, ILLake Bluff, IL) location in the Transfusion Medicine Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.What Youll Work OnCAPA - Provide technical input to facilitate CAPA investigations. Maintain knowledge of the CAPA System.Communications - Communicate and collaborate effectively within team and with internal stakeholders as guided by manager. Participate in Cross Functional Teams.Documentation - Maintain; review and update relevant documents and records.Manage Product and Process Improvements - Under general supervision; work on process improvement activities within own work area.Monitor performance of manufacturing processes and implement required improvement activities. Suggest and implement approved process improvements within own work area that fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Work independently on area assignments for multiple key processes and projects.Proactively seek improvement within Quality Technical work area.Management of Computer Systems - Maintain and update relevant computer applications.Quality / Compliance -Support manufacturing and testing operations as required; adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.Demonstrate strong knowledge of all technical processes / procedures within area of responsibility.Keep abreast of the standards that regulate our industry. Participate and take all trainings and reviews as required.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 - Share quality knowledge; liaising with colleagues within team.Training - Train others in multiple key processes within work area.Assists with the collation of information requested during audits.Undertake all trainings and reviews are required. Utilize quality experience to train others.Testing (Micro LF; SL) DF - No testing in QA.Complete Quality testing as appropriate for products per procedures and review all data to determine conformance with specifications. b.Ensure that plant Environmental Monitoring program if applicable is executed per procedural requirements and schedule; and that environmental data is tracked and trended. Provide information for tracking and trending of data as required.Incoming Quality Assurance.Incoming Inspection - Conduct Inspections of incoming items per standard requirements.Sample & File Storage - Ensure storage of samples and documents in the appropriate filling systems.Change Control Technical Specialist Specific : Initiates site Change Plan and Document Change Request activities for changes identified through product / process improvement.Transfer activities. Identify compliance issues.Co-ordinate and manage Change Plan and Document Change Requests through to closure.Including tracking of identified deliverables and action items. Work in conjunction with relevant Document / Process owners to identify and organize CFTs.Complete required document authoring and approval tasks as required for QSR and DMR documents.Keep up to date with all training requirements. Attends process community meetings.Ownership - Is recognized as a lead technician for one or two key processes within work area.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent2 - 4 years' experience in manufacturing, quality and or testingPreferred QualificationsBachelors degree in a science or closely related disciplineApply Now (https : / / www.jobs.abbott / us / en)
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 (http : / / www.abbottbenefits.com / pages / candidate.aspx)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.
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The base pay for this position is $24.75 $49.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Salary : $25 - $50
