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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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 your 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 a 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The position of Senior Quality Assurance Associate is within our Toxicology Business Unit primarily located in Portsmouth, Virginia. Under the supervision of the Senior Quality Engineer, is responsible for execution and delivery of daily operations of the Quality Assurance department. This role may also as required support warehouse and distribution functions at the Norfolk, Virginia location.
Shift:
Monday to Friday
Flexible start between 7:00 am-9:00 am ( 8 hrs/day)
What You’ll Work On
- Carry out assignments in a timely, accurate manner and accomplishing tasks as required with little or no supervision.
- Supports all core Quality Management System (QMS) processes as assigned, including but not limited to document and change control, QI/CAPA, validation, training, etc.
- May coordinate contract review process required for distributors and applicable customers.
- May support vendor contract process at the direction of supplier quality assurance.
- May contribute or be assigned ownership of investigation, action planning and/or implementation of resolutions associated with QI/CAPA.
- May support planned internal audits and/or assessments of business processes.
- Works on assignments that may be complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school education
- One year of warehousing experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline
- Preferred 6 years of relevant experience
- Working knowledge of Quality Assurance in a medical device manufacturing environment, preferably in-vitro diagnostic, product distribution and/or warehouse environment
- Knowledge of Quality System Regulations
- Experience with MS Office and warehouse management systems
- Able to work on multiple tasks as a team member and/or ability to operate as an individual contributor
- Ability to learn and master new and/or difficult skills quickly and with competence
- Detail-orientated, self-motivated
- Team player who can flex and pivot based on business needs and priorities
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and motivational skills
- 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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $17.60 – $35.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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