About the role
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days.
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.
What You’ll Do
This position works out of our Arecibo location in the CRM division at 2nd shift.
• Responsible to devise quality control procedures and methods, implement quality control techniques, test and inspect products, and compile and evaluate statistical data to monitor quality levels.
• Establish tolerances or acceptable deviations of components and products.
• Use engineering blueprints, drawings and specifications to complete accurate measurement and inspection of parts for dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical and chemical properties.
• Train others on processes and procedures impacting component and/or product quality.
• Complete paperwork timely and accurately. prepare charts and write summaries about how well product conforms to existing standards.
• Participate on cross-functional teams. offer suggestions to others on how to modify existing process or procedures to improve quality.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable regulations and requirements, as well as Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.
• Monitors manufacturing non conformances and assist in the investigation of product issues and the gathering of information during investigations to address the nonconformance root cause.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for line defects trend analysis, process monitoring data (SPC) and quality summaries. • Prepare and Execute Quality related validations (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPQ, IMV, TMV etc.)
• Development of processing tools that addresses non conformances root causes derived from investigations.
• Coordinates and perform applicable testing. Review and approves, as required, routine test results. Executes investigations on Quality System alarms/alerts/escalations/out of specifications/etc.
• May become NCMR/CAPA certified to complete nonconformance reports or corrective/preventive investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology fields (Electronics Tech, Mechanical Tech, Instrumentation Tech, etc.)
Minimum 6 years of related work experience in Medical Device industry or equivalent, where compliance to GMP and regulations (such as FDA/ISO 13485) is required.
•Intermediate knowledge in NCMR/CAPA (i.e., investigations) process and problem solving tools, validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) and statistical concepts (distributions, normality, control charts, cpk, SPC, sampling, C&R, etc.)
•Capable of managing statistical software with little supervision (Minitab, JMP, VSPC, IQS, etc.)
•Excellent computer skills and knowledge on Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
•Excellent communication skills in Spanish (written/verbal) and English (written) •Must have a quality mindset.
•Applies extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and GMP practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area and working knowledge of other related disciplines. •Utilizes/interprets advanced numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems.
•Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with internal procedures and governmental regulations.
Preferred:
•Knowledge in Access, Visio, Project and PowerBI
•Advanced knowledge in statistical concepts
•Fluent in English (verbal)
Apply Now
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
$16.21 – $32.39/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
Puerto Rico > Arecibo : Santana Industrial Park Interior Lot A, Road #2, Km 67.5
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
2Nd Shift (United States Of America)
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time 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
Aplyr's read
Abbott Laboratories is a leader in healthcare innovation, attracting professionals dedicated to advancing medical technology and patient care on a global scale.
What's promising
- •Abbott's diverse product range offers stability and growth opportunities.
- •Strong global presence enhances career mobility and international experience.
- •Commitment to R&D fosters a culture of innovation and learning.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact product launch timelines.
- •High competition in the healthcare sector pressures market share.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Abbott
- •Abbott's focus on both diagnostics and nutrition sets it apart from typical pharmaceutical companies.
- •Extensive global footprint provides unique cross-border project opportunities.
- •Abbott's investment in emerging markets offers growth in diverse regions.
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About Abbott
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that develops and manufactures a wide range of medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals.
