Quality Inspector

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:Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Quality Inspector will assist with coordination of the daily localization and final quality assurance workflow, while ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate, including all training files. The position requires a highly motivated, positive individual that can work both independently and in a "team" environment. The Quality Inspector will provide support for all final QA processes, and communicate all trends and problems to the Quality Inspection Supervisor. This individual must be dedicated to the success of CSI and its quest to continually improve its operations, as well as perform duties to manufacture CSI products, meeting FDA, OSHA, GMP/MDD and ISO compliance requirements.

What You'll Work On

• Perform inspections for final QA release of finished goods.
• Initiate and complete material actions for suspect and/or scrap material
• Complete Nonconformance procedure and paperwork
• Complete and file all quality documents
• Authorize product release for shipment in accordance with CSI requirements
• Complete required forms, documents, and other items as may be needed to release product for shipment
• Finalize device history records
• Initiate and complete material actions (example: failures, nonconformance, stop, hold, etc.) based on finished device sterilization results
• Quality check quality records
• Fill out paperwork legibly and accurately
• Perform inspections for incoming raw materials using AQL Sampling Plan and First Article Inspection
• May perform other duties as determined or assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED required
• High School degree/GED
• 0-2+ year's related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical device experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office computer skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to understand written processes
• Ability to perform visual inspection both under magnification and with the unaided eye
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people and customers

WHAT WE OFFER :

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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

Apply Now
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: ***

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is
$14.85 - $29.75/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
AVD Vascular

LOCATION:
United States > Texas > Houston : 14740 Kirby Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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