Quality Assurance Officer Operations

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join us as a Quality Assurance Officer at Abbott Breda!

About the role

We are looking for a Quality Officer to join our operations team in Breda. In this role, you will help ensure that components, materials and services meet defined quality standards by applying inspection and testing methods, analyzing quality data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for someone early in their quality career who enjoys hands‑on work, data analysis and problem‑solving in a structured, regulated environment.

About the Breda site

Abbott has recently opened a new state‑of‑the‑art distribution center in Breda, the Netherlands, further strengthening its global supply network. This modern facility supports the growing worldwide demand for Abbott’s science‑based nutrition and medical nutrition products.

Located adjacent to Abbott’s existing distribution centers, the new site offers more than 18,000 m² of storage space and adds capacity for 22,000 pallets. Together, the Breda distribution centers form the logistical heart of Abbott’s global operations and provides value added service, therefore playing a critical role in ensuring reliable, high‑quality product delivery to patients and customers around the world. Working at the Breda site means being part of an international, highly quality‑driven environment that directly contributes to Abbott’s mission to help people live healthier lives.

Key responsibilities

As a Quality Officer, you will:

• Apply quality principles, procedures and standards to ensure compliance

• Document quality issues and performance indicators for management review

• Inspect, verify and validate components and materials used in development and operational processes

• Analyze quality records, prepare reports, and identify trends or opportunities for improvement

• Identify recurring quality or testing issues and support corrective and preventive actions

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and, where required, liaise with external suppliers

What do you Bring?

Education

• Completed at least an MBO4

• in quality, engineering, manufacturing, life sciences or a related field is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in testing or lab environment.

• Familiarity with quality systems, inspection techniques or testing methodologies through work experience in pharma, medical devices or food is preferred.

Skills & competencies

• Strong attention to detail and a structured, methodical working style

• Ability to analyze data and clearly document findings

• Basic understanding of quality standards and continuous improvement principles

• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English

• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams

• Comfortable working independently, in an organized way with a high sense of urgency

What we offer:

• A role within a modern and expanding logistics hub

• Exposure to global quality operations supporting medical nutrition products

• Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills in Quality

• A collaborative, international working environment with long‑term career prospects

Interested?

Apply directly with your CV and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to you shortly.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

Netherlands > Breda : Minervum 7201

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable