QC Technician II

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

QC Technician II

Working at Abbott

At 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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• 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 Opportunity

The position of QC Technician II is within our Toxicology Business Unit located in Pomona, CA. This position will primarily be focused on performing incoming, in-process and final QC testing. In this role you will test and analyze products and generate or revise QC related documents as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Has a good knowledge for each process of products testing
• Perform and document incoming, in-process, and final QC testing of in-vitro diagnostics devices to meet compliancy requirements including ISO, FDA, and international regulations.
• Familiarity with all aspects of product and be able to identify defects
• Perform kit box label check, document inspection results.
• Ensure timely release of the product
• Ensure cleanliness of the QC lab
• May be required to work overtime (may include weekends) as defined by the needs of the department
• Work independently and effectively. Cooperatively work with others in all matter of the organization
• Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities, attention to details
• Moderate computer skill and moderate knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
• Assist the head of QC department with any necessary tasks and other duties as assigned
• Generate or revise QC related documents
• Prepare adulteration controls and DOA controls as needed
• Test product, compile data, perform data analysis and prepare reports for product release, product improvements and investigations
• Maintain records of laboratory activities in a professional, accurate manner
• Report progress and results to team lead on a regular basis
• 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

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent in chemistry, biology, or other scientific discipline
• 2 years of experience in laboratory environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintains accurate records and notes, and carries out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices

Preferred

• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation is preferred
• Demonstrate problem-solvi