Quality Assurance Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION: About the Role Join our EMEA Distribution Center in Machelen and play a key role in ensuring that life-changing medical devices reach patients safely and compliantly. As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll work at the heart of operations, supporting quality processes across incoming goods, storage, and distribution activities. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, regulated environment and is passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards. What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Perform incoming and in-process inspections, identifying and handling non-conforming materials Manage returns, quarantine stock, and stop-ship materials in line with quality procedures Ensure proper segregation, storage, and labeling of sensitive materials (e.g. clinical, biohazard, or pending release) Support critical distribution activities including labeling, packaging, and product lifecycle controls Assist with internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Review documentation such as Device History Records (DHR) to ensure compliance Maintain accurate records in systems (SAP and internal databases) Promote a strong quality culture across the distribution center What We’re Looking For Experience & Skills At least 2 years’ experience in a quality, logistics, or regulated environment (medical devices, pharma, or similar) Comfortable working with ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office tools Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 13485 or ISO 9001) is a strong asset Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy Languages Fluency in Dutch and English is required Any additional European language is a plus Your Mindset Team player with a hands-on approach Structured, process-driven, and quality-focused Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Autonomous, yet collaborative Analytical and solution-oriented Education Minimum high school diploma or equivalent Why Join Us? Be part of a purpose-driven organization improving patient lives Work in a highly regulated, international environment Opportunity to build expertise in medical device quality and distribution Collaborative and supportive team culture Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background. 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: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter