Highlights
Required Qualifications -Associates Degree (± 13 years) in science or technical field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience- Minimum 2 years' experience in related field- experience at medical devices companies or equivalent- Communication skills in verbal and written in English.- Review material, equipment, and systems quality through examination, inspection, measurement, or testing of raw materials, components, sub assembly, final assembly, packaging, labeling and documentation.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Avon, Ohio |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $18.30–$36.60 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1910 |
| Website | http://www.abbott.com/ |
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.www.abbottbenefits.com
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title
Quality Technician II
Divisional Information
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
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.
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 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Avon, Indiana location in the Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEProvides independent evaluation of materials, components, and products per specific instructions, and work process within the quality system. Quality and production support resource to ensure compliance with policies and procedures within an atmosphere of error prevention and continual improvement.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
- Review material, equipment, and systems quality through examination, inspection, measurement, or testing of raw materials, components, sub assembly, final assembly, packaging, labeling and documentation.
- Contributes to validation testing as defined on validation protocols with engineering guidance. Ensures that all evidence documentation complies with governing procedures.
- Audits and verifies processes such as line verification or environmental conformity to prevent quality system and manufacturing impact.
- Reviews and verifies compliance of documentation such as batch records, reports of nonconforming materials, inspection records.
- Notifies supervision of issues or errors, providing immediate response.
- Identifies and segregates nonconforming material from the production line according to governing documents. Coordinates with the Quality Engineer to prepare and handle the material in and out of the designated quarantine area.
- Executes Testing of samples as part of its daily activities with minor guidance from Quality Supervisor or Quality Engineer.
- Executes product acceptance testing, sampling, inspection, classification or disposal based on engineering dispositions. Ensuresthat all evidence documentation complies with governing procedures.
- Assists to set up, train and certified new or transferred Quality Technicians.
- Provides ideas for improvement in areas such as quality, productivity, and safety.
- Inputs data to required systems. CATSWeb use is limited to run queries and/or input lots, test data.
- Could support collecting samples for environmental monitoring.Required Qualifications-Associates Degree (± 13 years) in science or technical field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience- Minimum 2 years' experience in related field- experience at medical devices companies or equivalent- Communication skills in verbal and written in English.- Excellent interpersonal skills.- Basic to moderate math knowledge.- Handles MS Word, Power Point and Excel at a basic to intermediate level.- Applies acquired knowledge of procedures and practices and a complete understanding of fundamentals in a functional area and working knowledge of other related disciplines.- Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.- Performs assignments usually in the nature of manufacturing environment, requiring working independently or with minor supervision. May contribute in the design, develop, or modify area-specific processes or procedures.- Additional assignments can be given with engineering supervision and will require considerable judgment and initiative.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP
-Experience managing non-conformance issues
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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
$18.30 – $36.60/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations QualityDIVISION:
EP ElectrophysiologyLOCATION:
United States > Avon : 10223 Veterans DriveADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
NoSIGNIFICANT 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)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.pdfEEO is the Law link- Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdfAbout Company
At Abbott, we are enthusiastic, energetic and committed to doing great work every day. Our employees are passionate about helping to translate science into lasting contributions to health care and the health of people worldwide. At the heart of our organization is our "Promise for Life"—a statement that embodies our company's commitment to employees, shareholders, local communities and the people who depend on our company and products to live healthier lives.
Vital to our promise is the speed in which we act, respond and deliver. As Abbott employees, we are ready to meet change and challenges head-on. As a result, we are a company that adapts quickly, and through our passion for innovation we are able to continually create a pipeline of products that help improve the length and quality of life around the world.
We are proud of our rich, more than 120-year history. We continue to be driven to advance leading-edge science and technologies, support diversity, focus on exceptional performance and earn the trust of those we serve.