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DO WORK THAT MATTERSAt Abbott, diverse ideas, perspectives, and
expertise allow us to create the life-changing solutions that help people live
healthier lives. In 160 countries and with businesses spanning nutrition,
diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott
offers you enormous opportunities to explore your interests and help you
achieve your career and personal goals.WHY IS THIS POSITION IMPORTANT?We have an exciting opportunity for an
experienced Process Engineer III within our Toxicology Business Unit located in Kansas City, MO. The person hired will already be a professional who
contributes his/her expertise and practice of quality process improvement and metrics. This position will also provide support in maintaining and improving
operations systems, and ensuring compliance to specific elements of the quality
system. In addition, the person hired in this role will work with the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics
Workplace QA team to recommend and implement process modifications to improve
service efficiencies and support the QIPs (Quality Improvement Projects). These improvements will impact all of the Workplace
Solutions functions.Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere ) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together
exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support
diagnostic testing which provides important information for the workplace,
healthcare providers, and individuals.RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand work processes and functional needs.
Contribute to development & updating of procedures, perform periodic reviews of existing procedures and take part in regulatory audits.
Draft, review or execute verification / validation protocols, identify validation risks and impacts.
May lead Continuous Improvement activities including Problem Solving Tools, Lean, Six Sigma, Management Operating Systems, Suggestion Programs and Metric Tracking
Responsible for planning and directing of all aspects of process development activities related to assigned QIPs (quality improvement projects).
Responsible for development, implementation and ensuring effectiveness of Quality Management System per ISO, FDA and other regulatory agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor Degree or equivalent in engineering orrelated field or equivalent experience
5-8 years of experiencein related field
Willing to workextended hours on evenings and weekends as required
Experience with MS Office, including reporting features in excel.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:Experience with 3-5 years of progression in similar career path.
Six Sigma or similar certifications
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:Drivesfor results
High level ofattention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Initiative
Analytical thinking
Able to work on multiple tasks as a team member and/or ability to operate as an individual contributor
Must be detail-orientated, self-motivated and available for flexible scheduling
Strong communication, problem solving and motivational skills
About Abbott.At Abbott, we're committed to helping people
live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125
years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world in
nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals
that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000
of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more
than 150 countries we serve.An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encouragesdiversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualifiedindividuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please send an email toMyRecruiter@alere.com.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com