Job Description

• 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

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

What You’ll Work On

• Perform product testing including Bioburden, Sterility, and Enumeration testing.

• Ensure that Microbiology testing is scheduled for department according to production due dates.

• Manage electronic quality information management system and media growth promotion testing.

• 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.

• 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