QA Specialist I

Title: QA Specialist I

Location: San Diego, California

Duration: 6 Months

100% Onsite

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for running in-process, stability/calibration, final release, and experimental devices
• Notifying appropriate personnel of results and completing all associated data and documentation
• Cross-trained on all processes including in-process, stability, calibration, and final release
• Able to solve process-related questions/problems and minor investigations
• Review device history records
• Train new employees/Quality Control Technician I
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Resource will be shared between 2 teams & will work 2-3 days on one team and the other days on the other team.
• Will test finished products (for urine samples).
• Will do inspection to be sure product meets standards.
• Will review documentation of how the product is made
• Responsible for inventory of all testing related materials
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Alere Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

Education:

• High School/ GED graduate or equivalent
• 2 - 5 years relative work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in a science-related field
• 2 – 5 years of laboratory experience in quality control/assurance or a manufacturing environment, preferably invitro diagnostics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; strong knowledge of Excel
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to multitask and adapt to changes in task priorities

Competencies:

• Continually develops his/her own skillset.
• Acts ethically and takes accountability for achieving outcomes.
• Actively develops a network to bring best solutions to the team or customer.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.