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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Sr Quality Technician – Environmental Monitoring Laboratory Coordinator

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

Our location in Lake County, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Quality Technician – Environmental Monitoring Laboratory Coordinator. The role involves coordinating routine and new qualification testing for Environmental Monitoring and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to support efficient production activities. This position is essential for maintaining high-quality standards and supporting continuous improvement within the organization.

What You’ll Work On

• Coordinate routine and new qualification testing for Environmental Monitoring, and GMP activities to provide efficient production activity support.
• Ensure that plant Environmental Monitoring program is executed per procedural requirements and schedule; and that environmental data is tracked and trended
• Manage electronic quality information management system and aseptic gowning certification program.
• Provide support during audits by providing data and represent the area as an SME.
• CAPA -Provides inputs to facilitate CAPA investigations as required.
• Quality/Compliance -Support manufacturing and testing operations as required, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Communications - Communicate and collaborate effectively within team.
• Documentation - Maintain relevant documents and records.
• Manage Product and Process Improvements - Participate in Project and Process improvement activities.
• Monitor performance of manufacturing processes and implement required improvement activities.
• Provide Quality support to key processes and product development/improvement projects.
• Management of Computer Systems - Maintain and update relevant computer applications.
• Possess a basic understanding of the Quality System; including the Subsystems and is familiar with the Quality System Key processes.
• Safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws, as well at the Abbott Global and Technical standards.
• Training - Undertake all trainings and reviews as required.
• Identify and escalate any potential non- conformance's / issues to team Leader.

Required Qualifications

• High School or equivalent relevant experience to demonstrate equivalence to a degree in relevant Science Area.
• 0 -2 years’ work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, or closely related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Healthcare Industry
• Experience in a quality laboratory setting
• Experience with lab techniques mentioned above specifically aseptic techniques

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* 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

$24.75 – $49.55/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

TM Transfusion Medicine

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP08B

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

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), Continuous standing 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