Regional QA Analyst

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Accurately and carefully perform documentation review for multiple AN sites.
• Inspect, assess and approve printed materials subject to an acceptance program following appropriate test methods and provide technical support.
• Weigh and prepare premix samples for shipping to third party laboratory.
• Routinely produce written and verbal problem-solving communication directed to users, peers, subject matters experts and suppliers, and follow through appropriately with all out of specification conditions, investigations and non-conformances
• Use various computer systems and programs, follow manuals, procedures and methods to ensure compliance with requirements, and remain current on relevant changes to practices, methods, procedures and deviations.
• Calculate department related metrics.
• Provide daily support to team goals, follow through on assigned duties and readily accept non-routine tasks when directed.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of all supplies related to Regional Incoming QA.
• Train new analysts on all department operations.
• Understand manufacturing process systems to assist in decisions made concerning finished products.
• This position is responsible for a high level of attention to detail in reviewing documentation and following proper lab procedures, in ensuring the proper functionality of lab equipment and in completing related documentation.
• An error in any of these areas could cause an incorrect batch adjustment, and possible release of finished product to market with an out-of-specification result, which could result in product recall if detected, or possible serious health risk if not detected.
• Additional testing and scrutiny could also occur, possibly resulting in a delay of the batch to market or possible batch destruct, which adds substantial costs to the manufacture of the product.
• This position is responsible for ensuring all documented testing is in compliance and product quality concerns are reported
• Follow lab procedures safely and efficiently.
• Comply with applicable Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines, including FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA, Kosher dietary requirements, Halal dietary requirements and others.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED plus related work experience with documentation review or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to generate accurate written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under leadership or to self-direct.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions, recognize signs, follow written directions, prepare simple reports, read and record gauge and display readings with moderate assistance from leadership.
• Mathematics knowledge would include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, proportions. Keyboard skills, computer skills. Statistical comprehension is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a quiet environment.
• Effectively communicate with other analysts, operators, and management with varying levels of education and experience, recognizing the occasional conflicting roles of manufacturing and quality assurance, and the ability to maintain clear priorities, and stay in compliance at all times.
• This position requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability and personal accountability due to the type and timing of the work involved.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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* 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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$18.25 – $36.45/hour

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

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Altavista : Building 1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

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)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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