Quality Control Technician

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician performs final inspection of finished goods in accordance with established procedures, documents inspection results in the applicable quality system, and supports product release activities. This role is part of a dynamic team that interfaces closely with the product release and packaging departments to help ensure seamless product flow and timely delivery. The Quality Control Technician also contributes to problem-solving efforts, including nonconformance investigations, rework, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of products in accordance with established procedures, including visual inspections and final packaging checks, to ensure labeling, packaging, inserts, and other components conform to applicable quality standards and product specifications.
• Accurately document final product inspection results in the applicable quality system to determine product acceptability for use or transfer to the next stage of release.
• Notify management of any nonconformance to product specifications and support related investigations. Ensure item or product disposition is conducted in accordance with established nonconformance and quality procedures.
• Properly segregate, store, and quarantine finished goods in designated quality hold areas, ensuring all items are accurately labeled to reflect their status.
• Document, execute, and track rework activities for nonconforming products, ensuring all associated records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Support management with cross-functional projects, reporting, and performance metrics as needed to drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, contribute insights, escalating issues appropriately, and supporting timely resolution of operational priorities.
• Maintain safety first culture by consistently following established safety practices and actively seek opportunities to improve safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School graduate; Bachelor's or Associate's degree desired
• 2+ years of overall experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal relations/communications skills
• Must be available to work daily overtime, including weekends, as needed

Preferred

• 1+ years experience in inspections of GMP manufactured products with in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry is highly desired
• 5 years experience in a Manufacturing and/or Finishing and/or Packaging environment
• 2 years experience in Batch Record Release 

 

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors  including  geographic location, and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  ​

Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion,  consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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