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Quality Technician I

Abbott Laboratories, Houston, TX, United States


The Opportunity

We currently have an opening for a

Quality Technician I

for the Vascular division. This role can be located at our

Houston, TX

location. This is a fully onsite role.
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.
What You’LL Do

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
Performs inspection and testing of purchased materials, components and products in accordance with policy and procedures. Assists Supplier Quality Engineering with technical inspection support.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists engineering in providing manufacturing support by reviewing and analyzing data to determine manufacturing issues and trends. Assist engineering on incoming tools and equipment qualification activities.
Reviews and dispositions non-conforming material by utilizing tools and by developing knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures.
Documents non-conformances in Non-Conforming Material Review System and lead investigations.
May also train operators on processes and engineering changes.
Operates all associated test and measurement equipment as instructed and as documented in procedures.
Achieve APOC CAPA Training & Certification to support QR and CAPA activities within Quality Operations
Direct Supplier/Engineering Communication (Re: Incoming Issues)
Performs visual, dimensional and functional inspection and testing according to documented policies and procedures and records them as prescribed, as needed.
Education and Experience You’ll Bring

Required:
High School Diploma / GED required or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Applies limited knowledge of basic technical concepts and practices and a basic understanding of product or systems fundamentals.
Utilizes basic knowledge of numerical and/or statistical data and computer software programs to resolve routine problems.
Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
Performs routine technical tasks working from detailed written or verbal instructions.
Performs routine set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of certain area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product.
Assignments require limited judgment in troubleshooting proven processes
Preferred:
Associates Degree or technical diploma, preferred.
ASQ CMI certification, preferred.
Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485 and/or ISO 9001, preferred.
Prior medical device component inspection experience preferred.
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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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