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.Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) Specialist - LaboratoryWorking at AbbottAt 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 plan
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, theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation 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 OpportunityThis position works out of our Tipp City, OH 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.Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.What You'll Work On
Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system
Maintain the effectiveness of theCAPAsystem records to ensureaudit-readiness for internal and external quality system audits within the Analytical, Microbiology, and Incoming Material Inspection Laboratories
Progresses investigations through theCAPAsystem
Work closely with other functional areas with the use of investigational tools to determine the root cause of any nonconformity, ensures thatCAPAplans address root causes, and ensures that corrective actions and preventative actions are implemented to facilitate the rapid, compliant, introduction of new/improved products, processes, and systems
Work to ensure that actions are on time, thorough, complete, meet the needs of the business and customers and that required standards and/or procedural requirements are met
Be an effective member of a multifunctional team, ensuring that all communications, interpersonal interactions and business behaviors areconsistentwith the Abbott Code of Conduct.
Evaluate and progresses the timely completion ofCAPAsystem activities, including effectiveness checks, raised for non-conformances,potentialnon-conformances, and/or deviations, as output from ADC’s Quality System
Facilitate the investigation process to ensure that root/potentialcauses are appropriate and implement effective actions to reduce theoccurrence/recurrenceof the nonconformance.
Maintain the effectiveness of theCAPAsystem records to ensureaudit-readiness for internal and external quality system audits within the area.
Ensures allCAPA-relateddocumentationis managed in a complete, clear, concise, and controlled manner.
Supports a work environment that ensures team effectiveness by demonstrating fullcross functionalteam support that complies with Corporate andregulatory requirements.
Supports other organizations in themanagementof theirCAPAactions and provide additional confidence that investigations are initiated and completed in a complete, concise, and timely manner; and that viable corrective actions are identified and implemented to address any non-conformances.
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.Required Qualifications
Associates degree in relevant field OR high school diploma/GED with 2+ years experience in a high volume, regulated manufacturing environment
Able to apply strategic and quality logic andproject management skillsto investigation activities
Goodproject management skillsto deliver an effective service in a timely manner
Attention to detailto ensure accuracy of work that forms part of theQuality System documentation
Good written andoral communicationskills to ensure effective and succinct report generation, and effective communication with staff at all levels of the organization
Able towork independently
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Experience in leading CAPA investigations
Experience with ABTRAQ or other quality management system
Project management experience
Extensive root cause analysis experience
Knowledge ofFDA Quality System Regulations
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)Apply Now
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.comFollow 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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.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
