Quality Control Team Lead
Abbott
Summary
The position of Quality Control Team Leader is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will perform work required to ensure Company product quality is maintained at standards set forth by Company Quality System and mandated by regulatory agencies such as the FDA, ISO, and USDA. The focus areas for a Quality Control Team Leader include but are not limited to: overseeing and coordinating the work of QC technicians; enforcing policies, procedures and work rules; manufacturing batch record review and approval.
Job description
The Opportunity
The position of Quality Control Team Leader is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will perform work required to ensure Company product quality is maintained at standards set forth by Company Quality System and mandated by regulatory agencies such as the FDA, ISO, and USDA. The focus areas for a Quality Control Team Leader include but are not limited to: overseeing and coordinating the work of QC technicians; enforcing policies, procedures and work rules; manufacturing batch record review and approval.
2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm M-F
What You'll Do
- Coordinates, facilitates and reviews in-process and final release testing for all products
- Plans, assigns and directs the daily work activities in the Quality Control lab
- Ensures effective transitions between shifts
- Works closely with individuals from other departments to ensure product is released on time and according to schedule
- Works closely with Quality Control Manager to ensure all Quality Control objectives are met or exceeded
- Enhances productivity by uncovering inefficiencies and recommending solutions
- Trains new and current Quality Control technicians
- Performs in-process and final release testing
- Calibrate and maintain QC laboratory equipment according to schedule
- Initiates and authors Quality Incidents (QI)
- Reviews/approves new and revised Standard Operating Procedures as necessary
- Assists Manager in troubleshooting and other projects as necessary
- Provides support for technical and quality issues
- Communicates quality issues to QC management in a timely manner
- The QC Team Leader is responsible for assisting QC Technicians by coaching, mentoring and training. The Team Leader must perform all duties in a professional manner to ensure a positive team environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or other related technical fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years' laboratory/Quality Control experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Quality Control experience in medical device manufacturing
- Knowledge of enzyme and/or immunochromatographic assays, generation of laboratory statistics, performance troubleshooting and data analysis
- Experience with GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or other related technical fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years' laboratory/Quality Control experience
- Prior Quality Control experience in medical device manufacturing
- Knowledge of enzyme and/or immunochromatographic assays, generation of laboratory statistics, performance troubleshooting and data analysis
- Experience with GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulations
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- Education Benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.