Quality Assurance Technician

Working At Abbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.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.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition 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 This position works out of our Tech Center St. Paul, MN location in the EP Division. In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.What You'll Work On Audit raw materials, components, subassemblies, final assemblies, and documentation through examination, inspection, measurement, and testing.Document nonconformances or suspected nonconformances to standards, including manufacturing documentation, material/component specifications, operating procedures, and domestic/international regulations, by identifying audit failures, completing required paperwork, executing system transactions, and applying appropriate approvals or sign-offs.Handle discrepant materials in accordance with documented disposition requirements and record all activities in applicable systems and documentation.Communicate audit status, quality metrics, and assigned responsibilities both verbally and through the preparation and distribution of periodic reports.Perform basic statistical analyses by collecting and entering data into software applications or through manual calculations.Issue, store, count, and maintain inventory across designated storage locations.Properly handle, transfer, dispose of, and document hazardous waste in compliance with established procedures.Solve problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity by applying defined procedures, standards, and practices.Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information and controlled documentation.Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED requiredMinimum 2 years of related manufacturing, quality, or technician experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to work in a regulated quality system environment and follow established procedures and documentation requirements.Experience performing routine and moderately complex tasks using defined methods, instructions, and standard work.Ability to troubleshoot established processes and escalate issues appropriately.Basic understanding of quality, inspection, and manufacturing processes.Comfortable making process adjustments or corrections as directed by procedures or supervision.Attention to detail and ability to accurately document work and maintain compliance with policies and standards.