QI Coordinator

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics 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 treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The position of QI Coordinator is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Westbrook, Maine. In this role you will provide guidance & support to the team in order to produce quality products, seek continuous improvement, and achieve established goals and targets for safety, quality, and productivity.

SCHEDULE: Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday 5:00 am- 5:00 pm

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Works closely with the Production manager and Supervisor to ensure all production objectives are met or exceeded
• Adjust priorities quickly
• Move low impact QI's into approvals within 12 hours of assignment
• Move medium-high impact QI's into approval within 24-36 hours of assignment
• Create and move quarantine records and disposal records independently
• Write and execute reprocessing/rework records independently or with QA assistance for more in-depth issues
• Familiarity with knowledge of E-099 process for Material Quarantine, E-009 documentation for rework procedure, and understanding of QI investigation process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience utilizing GMP practices/techniques
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Ability to work collaboratively and building strategic relationships with coworkers.

PREFERRED

• Post High School certificate from a college or technical school in manufacturing or related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of operational excellence/lean principles and applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of medical device manufacturing.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
• 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
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The salary for this role is between:
N/A

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
IDDM ARDx Infectious Disease Developed Markets

LOCATION:
United States > Westbrook : 5 Bradley Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment

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