IQC Inspector, Senior – Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 Will Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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.
• We offer flexible work policies that allow a healthy balance between personal and professional life
• We invest in the development of our employees through training and growth opportunities
• We foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued
  
  

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Ottawa, Ontario location in the Point of Care, Diagnostics division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate Component Investigation Returns (CIRF) from Assembly and conduct investigations of returned components.
• Alert SQA and CSE of issues that cannot be resolved by IQC.
• Generate appropriate disposition of material after investigation is finalized and approved.
• Generate Exception Reports when components are not within specification following the CAPA process.
• Investigate Exception Reports assigned to the IQC department
• Inspect all incoming parts using current documents (TP, SW, MAT) – molded components (covers, bases, clips), paper components (boxes, cartons, pouches), rubber components (BPG, Diaphragm), labels, foils and barrier film.
• Lead Gage R & R studies for IQC and supplier gages.
• Support Component Engineering in doing the measurements of new parts for CTQ studies and other items as required.
• Support the inspection of new material and other identified existing material used in production, as required.
• Work from Alert List and Priority list to ensure Production needs are met.
• Participate in 5s (Quality Organization tools), Lean initiatives and projects
• Participate in documentation creation, review and the DCP process
• Understand and comply with EHS policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Safeguard the environment and facilitate a safe and healthy workplace culture.
• Other miscellaneous duties as may be required
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3 to 6 years of experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment is an asset.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize own daily work to meet established schedule.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications.
• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Demonstrated leadership skills Connaissances / Knowledge:
• Knowledge of quality control within a regulated, cGMP environment;
• Certification as an investigator and resolution planner in the CAPA system is an asset.
  
  

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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