Quality Assistant - Laboratory Diagnostics (contractor)

at  Abbott Laboratories

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

For our Core Diagnostics Division CDx we are currently looking for a well-motivated, hard-working talent to join our regional Quality Assurance team as a Quality Assistant.
The successful candidate will start on a 6-months fixed-term contract signed with external agency (with an opportunity to prolong after fruitful cooperation). This will be an office-based job requiring regular presence in our office in Warsaw.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

• Scientific background (i.e. Lab Technician, Biology, Chemistry, Pharma, M.D., Engineer) preferred.
• Prior relevant experience in QA, RA within diagnostics, medical devices or pharmacy is highly desirable (min. 1 year)
• Quality Assurance in a commercial affiliate at the diagnostic/ medical device/ pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is a must.
• Readiness to travel (approx. 10% of time).
• Experience to work in international environment/ projects is preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model (4 days per week from the office).
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IMPACT OF THE ROLE:

• Supports Quality System compliance in a specific region or regions.
• Supports a specific process or processes for the whole Europe/EEMEAP as Subject Matter Expert (SME), its backup, or part of the team.
• Operates under Quality and Regulatory directives and Abbott policies and procedures.
• Follows local regulations and international industry/ Quality System standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Supports the Manager QA Region to ensure Europe/ EEMEAP and Region Quality System effectiveness and compliance.
• Performs internal and supplier audits.
• Supports external audits.
• Review & approve locally developed AdPromo material in local language on behalf of Regulatory Affairs.
• Supports the Europe/ EEMEAP common Quality System and QS processes: e.g. Field communications, supplier evaluation, audits and CAPA, AdPromo, document control and record keeping.
• Review Abbott policies & procedures, and update Quality documentation accordingly.
• Participates in Quality System improvements and implementation projects.