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Quality Technician - Microbiology

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• 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

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL (Lake 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.

As the Quality Technician - Microbiology, you’ll undertake the role of as Technician Quality with minimal supervision. Execution of daily activities with minimal supervision. Perform microbiology testing procedures utilizing good GMP practices

What You’ll Work On

• CAPA -Provides inputs to facilitate CAPA investigations as required.

• Investigates standard complaints.

• Identifies and prioritizes medical and reportable complaints.

• Supports ticket trending process and maintains Quality Records.

• Communications - Communicate and collaborate effectively within team.

• Documentation - Maintain relevant documents and records.

• Basic Requirements - Provides input into the annual departmental budget.

• Manage Product and Process Improvements - Participate in Project and Process improvement activities.

• Monitor performance of manufacturing 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 and Good Laboratory Practices.

• 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.

• 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 - Undertake all trainings and reviews as required.

• 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.

• 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.

• Take appropriate action per procedural requirements and schedule when test results specifications are not met.

• Incoming Quality Assurance

• Incoming Inspection - Conduct Inspections of incoming items per procedural requirements and schedule.

• Sample & File Storage - Ensure storage of samples and documents in the appropriate filling systems.

Shift: Day Hours Mondays through Fridays with Overtime every other Saturday or Sunday as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or closely related discipline or relevant equivalent experience.

• 0-3 years of relevant processional experience.

* 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.

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The base pay for this position is $19.55 – $39.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.