QA Specialist I

Title: QA Specialist I

Location: Abbott Park, Illinois

Duration: 12 Months

100% Onsite

Work time: 7.00am to 3.30pm

Summary:

We are looking for a QA Specialist I to support our Environmental Monitoring group. This role involves environmental and microbiological testing to ensure compliance with SOPs and GMP standards in cleanroom environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform environmental monitoring (air, surface, particulate, water) in ISO-classified areas
• Conduct microbiological testing (e.g., bioburden) on samples
• Accurately document results per GMP requirements
• Rotate into weekend schedule once certified
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1+ year lab or microbiology experience (required)
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in cleanroom environments and on weekends (as part of a rotation)
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., biology, microbiology, environmental science) or equivalent relevant experience.

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.