What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician II position at 3205 St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, I?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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’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 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 Minnetonka MN location in the Electrophysiology division. 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.
As the Quality Tech II, you will support sustainability of commercially released product ensuring manufacturing processes meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. You will assure all products conform to the establish compliance requirements within Abbott’s Quality Management System. You are responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs.
What You’ll Work On
- 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.
- Executes Testing of samples as part of its daily activities with minor guidance from Quality Supervisor or Quality Engineer.
- 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.
- Inputs data to required systems. SAP, Windchill and EPIQ to run limited queries and/or input lots, test data.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees.
Required Qualifications
- H.S. diploma, equivalent or at least 2 years of experience as a QA Technician I or areas related to quality control. (an equivalent combination of education and work experience)
- Experience at medical devices companies or equivalent
- Performs assignments usually in the nature of manufacturing environment, requiring working independently or with minor supervision. May contribute in modify area-specific processes or procedures. Additional assignments can be given with engineering supervision and will require considerable judgment and initiative.
- Some Microsoft Office - Handles MS Word, Power Point and Excel at a basic to intermediate level
- Some Basic math knowledge- Basic Math calculations Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
- Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior medical device experience preferred.
Apply Now
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$21.05 – $42.15/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology
LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14901 DeVeau Place
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.
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
Salary : $21 - $42
