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STRUCTURAL HEART DIVISION

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.
 
We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.

Position Location: 3885 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Inspector provides an independent, unbiased evaluation of the work of others. The results of the evaluation is documented and communicated to quality and manufacturing. The Inspector's approval certifies the work of Abbott’s quality system requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audits materials or the work of others through the examination, inspection, measurement, or test of sub-assemblies, final assemblies and documentation.
• Documents the non-conformance or suspected non-conformance to specifications through the completion of required paperwork and affixing his or her mark (i.e., stamp, sign-off or signature).
• Work within a GMP environment and document results per GDP standards
• Handles discrepant sub-assemblies, final assemblies per the documented disposition and document activities in the appropriate systems or paperwork.
• Communicates the status of audits and other assignments, responsibilities, and duties.
• Trains new, entry level, and less experienced Quality Inspectors through on-the-job training, group training, and one-on-one guidance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• High School degree/GED. 
• 2+ years’ experience. 
• Previous experience in Quality performing inspection, Detail oriented. 
• Experience with microscopes, calipers, protractors, micrometers, gages, pressure and force gage testing. 
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485. 
• Good communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Must be willing to work shift hours from 3:45am-2:15pm (actual hours will depend on line assignment), 4/10 Monday through Thursday with overtime as required, including weekends. 
• Able to flex between different stations and products.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work well with team members.

Preferred

• Prior medical device component inspection experience preferred. 
• Formal training in inspection techniques; experience with inspecting components and manufactured items in a bio-instruments/bio-devices-related facility. 
• Prior experience working in an air-conditioned clean-room manufacturing environment, conditioned clean room manufacturing environment requiring stringent environmental controls.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BENEFITS THAT ADD REAL VALUE TO YOUR LIFE TO HELP YOU LIVE FULLY:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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