Technician Quality (2nd Shift)

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott Molecular, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics.

Abbott Molecular Our Des Plaines, IL site has an opportunity for a SENIOR TECHNICIAN QUALITY- SECOND SHIFT,

The Senior quality technician will complete assigned daily activities; workload; scheduling; and constraints independently. Provides technical expertise to
complex projects / product and investigations as required. Strives to become the technical expert within work area.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

CAPA –

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.
Participates in Cross Functional Teams.

Documentation –

Maintain; review and update relevant documents and records.

Manage Product and Process Improvements – Under general supervision; works on process improvement activities within own
work area.
Monitor performance of manufacturing processes and implement required improvement activities.
Suggests and implements approved process improvements within own work area that fosters a culture of continuous
improvement.
Works independently on area assignments for multiple key processes and projects.
Proactively seeks 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:

a. 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:

a. Incoming Inspection – Conduct Inspections of incoming items per standard requirements

b. 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.
Identified 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 an lead technician for one or two key processes within work area.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING:

Required:

 Bachelor’s degree +minimum of 3 years’ experience,

 Nonconformance/ Investigation experience and data analysis

WHAT WE OFFER  

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only) 
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only) 
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 
• Paid time off  
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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