Senior Quality Assurance Specialist job opportunity at Abbott.



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Abbott Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
Experience: 5-years
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loacation United States - Virginia - Portsmouth, United States Of America
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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.       JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist 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, 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. The Opportunity The position of Senior Quality Assurance Specialist is within our Toxicology Business Unit. The position will support site QA activities and primarily focus on one or more key quality subsystems, including document control, training, launch process, NPI, complaints, nonconformances, CAPA and/or supplier control. What You’ll Work On Responsible for implementing and maintaining an effective Quality System. Leading and/or contributing to system, product and process improvement projects. Independently lead groups and projects to resolve complex issues, analyze complex problems and identify their impact, establish probabilities, draw conclusions reflecting broad business needs and ensure compliance. Cross-functionally lead Quality System process improvements which may include training, corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) activities, equipment maintenance, product and process planning, quality audits, validation. Contribute to the development, approval and implementation of product labeling and instructions for use as required. Makes timely and effective decisions related to business issues within scope of responsibility; appropriately elevates high risk issues / decisions; identifies and quantifies risks and their consequences relative to the success of a project / task; recommends appropriate action; decisions or recommendations would typically achieve departmental / project objectives. Supporting equipment, process and facility qualification and validation activities as required.  Supporting external agency and internal audits as needed.  Supporting new product introduction activities. Assisting in product launch and SKU discontinuation activities. Aid in implementing process improvements with respect to Quality Assurance processes.  Maintain Quality metrics as required. Provide support (management/execution) with CAPA, change requests, deviations and NCMRs. Work may require collaboration with other Division sites and/or other Abbott divisions. May manage training program. Manage complaints as required. Assist in managing supplier qualification program and support TPM management. Onboard suppliers per established supplier management procedures.  Create and revise quality agreements and maintain supplier files. Support in supplier auditing activities. Perform Document Control activities as required. Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job. Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities. Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Required Qualifications  BS/BA degree preferably in science or engineering or chemistry, biology, or other scientific discipline Minimum of 5 years of Quality Assurance or Regulatory Compliance experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment, preferably in vitro diagnostics or FDA regulated industry with 3-5 years progressively responsible positions Thorough knowledge and practical application of Quality System Regulations 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IVDD  Strong knowledge of MS Office Able to work on multiple tasks as a team member and/or ability to operate as an individual contributor Must be detail-orientated, self-motivated and available for flexible scheduling Strong communication, problem solving and motivational skills Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills and critical-thinking skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree preferred Knowledge of quality management techniques and the application and principles of quality engineering Strong knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures Ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors Understanding of statistics  Experience with product development, risk management, complaint management Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software ERP experience (Sage or Great Plains preferred) Ability or aptitude to lead without direct authority Apply Now 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.       The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality       DIVISION: TOX ARDx Toxicology          LOCATION: United States > Portsmouth : 1342 Court Street       ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Lake Forest : J55       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), 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.pdf       EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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