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Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division Sligo
Abbott Diagnostics is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician offices, and clinics.
Abbott's diagnostic products offer automation, convenience, cost effectiveness, and flexibility. We have helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through our commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs.
Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Purpose of the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Supplier Quality Projects team as a Quality Assurance Specialist. The successful candidate will conduct quality-related activities such as preparing compliant documents and records; reviewing and approving quality records, product labels, and product specification documents.
Major Responsibilities
* Contributes to and ensures timely achievement of overall project goals and tasks. Independently manages daily work schedule to perform assigned tasks.
* Interacts constructively and confidently with colleagues, managers, and cross-functional peers in a global environment.
* Ensures accurate and compliant documentation and records and provides compliant solutions to problems as identified. Supports a variety of project work and acts as a cross-functional team member.
* Reviews multiple data sources and records at the same time, to identify gaps and follow leads to investigate solutions. Helps to provide gap analysis, data sets, and justifications in support of change.
* Uses global and local networks to execute changes. Ensures that assigned projects and tasks are performed to meet the quality requirements of customers, internal quality systems, internal and external auditors, and other external agencies.
* Helps to identify and implement solutions to eliminate quality process inefficiencies and compliance gaps.
Education & Competencies
* 3rd Level Qualification in Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Quality, or closely related discipline OR relevant combination of education and experience.
* 2 years' experience working in Quality, Technical, or a related field in commercial cGMP health care facility. Less experience may be considered based on degree level and grades.
* Experience in Design Transfer projects/Design Planning would be highly advantageous.
* Previous experience working with Abbott electronic systems is a plus.
* Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and having an eye for detail is essential.
* Takes initiative and follows through with others to ensure tasks get completed on time.
* Ability to work independently, with globally based colleagues, and with minimal management oversight.