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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior CAPA Specialist

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you're part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

• Review nonconformances that may have potential impact to product quality, assuring that documents are compliant with Abbott site procedures, Division policies, applicable Regulations and industry standards.

• Provide Quality guidance during Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA) determination processes.

• Perform the Investigative Lead function for complex investigations involving Quality.

• Assure Samplings, Destructions and Corrections are compliant with Abbott site procedures, Division policies and industry standards.

• Manage Complaint, Surveillance, and Deviation sampling programs.

• Responsible for review of batch corrections, samplings and rework.

• Participate in, or lead, the completion of CAPA projects, assuring compliance, quality and timeliness of records.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using various methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma root cause analysis/problem solving skills).

• Support team in the delivery and oversight of CAPA training program.

• Lead meetings and communications for CAPA updates, information, and concerns

• Process requests, ensuring owners are assigned, and timely responses and approvals are provided in alignment with quality goals.

You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required - preferably in a Business, Science, Engineering, or Mathematical discipline.

• 4-6 years of Quality Assurance experience in a GMP industry, or 2-4 years in the CAPA Associate role.

• Knowledge of Food Safety standards and requirements for Infant Formula and Medical Nutritional products.

• Knowledge of Food processing technologies, laboratory methods and statistical applications.

• Strong technical writing, problem solving and communication skills.

• Able to communicate with all levels of disciplines, management and employees in multiple communication forums. Must be organized and able to self-prioritize tasks and responsibilities.

• Must be able to manage multiple, high priority projects.

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 - $156,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Operations QualityDIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply ChainLOCATION:United States > Altavista : Building 1ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf