Job Title: QA Specialist I
Location: Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500
Duration: 06 Months

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QA Specialist I to join our team at Abbott Park, IL, for a 6+-month contract. This role will involve supporting design verification, protocol reviews and approvals, and data analysis in a laboratory environment. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in Abbott Transfusion Medicine or ADD but we are open to individuals with a background in quality assurance and relevant scientific disciplines.

• Design Verification: Collaborate in design verification processes for medical devices, ensuring all necessary testing, reviews, and approvals are properly executed.
• Protocol Reviews & Approvals: Review and approve protocols for experiments, ensuring adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Data Analysis: Utilize Excel (with expertise in pivot tables) to analyze data from experiments, studies, and verifications, making recommendations based on findings.
• Design Output/Transfer: Assist in the transfer and documentation of design outputs as per project requirements.
• Design Validation: Support the design validation process to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, and quality departments to ensure compliance and maintain quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, etc.) is required.
• Experience:
  • 1-3 years of experience in a quality assurance, lab, or related field. Recent graduates with relevant internships or academic projects are also encouraged to apply.
  • Experience in design verification, design validation, or medical devices is preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency in Excel, particularly with pivot tables, for data analysis.
• Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for protocol reviews and team collaboration.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with industry regulations and quality management systems is a plus.