Associate CAPA Specialist at Abbott

North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Transfusion MedicineIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, or closely related discipline; Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in quality or regulated manufacturing environment
  • (Preferred) CAPA experience

Responsibilities

  • Generate exception/CAPA documentation such as non-conformance reports and investigation reports required at the site for routine and non-routine manufacturing issues
  • Independently investigate all aspects of the exception event and determine the root cause, product impact, risk impact, corrections, and corrective/preventive actions
  • Utilize device design history files, specifications, test methods, factory data, field data, or quality policies as necessary to support decisions
  • Coordinate/facilitate meetings and/or communicate cross-functionally to develop solid solutions to CAPA activities
  • Work with Quality, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or purchasing as needed to recommend/document appropriate corrections, corrective/preventive actions based on facts obtained during base CAPA investigations
  • Concurrently manage multiple CAPA projects and tasks, ensuring timely completion
  • Track and trend CAPA related information, as appropriate, to meet compliance requirements
  • Be key contributor of CAPA team in identifying, developing, and implementing process or product improvements
  • Support the creation, implementation and modification of product and process related documents including Operating Procedures and other related documents
  • Ensure that all CAPA documents are written in compliance to Division policy and site procedures
  • Document and investigate routine and non-routine manufacturing issues independently or in collaboration with subject matter experts to develop robust CAPA solutions
  • Be key contributor to identifying and/or implementing CAPA process improvements
  • Accountable for strict compliance to cGMP as it relates to CAPA documentation accuracy, decision accuracy, process compliance, process efficiency, and timeliness

Skills

CAPA
Non-Conformance Reports
Investigation Reports
Quality Documentation
Exception Handling

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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