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Abbott · 1 month ago

QA Compliance Specialist

Columbus, OH

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The QA Compliance Specialist role focuses on ensuring compliance and quality standards within sensory testing operations, supporting documentation practices, and facilitating collaboration across various teams.

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Responsibilities

The Sensory Operations Specialist provides support for documentation, sample coordination, and compliance within sensory testing operations

This role ensures that procedures are followed accurately and consistently, and that documentation is maintained to support audit readiness and quality standards

The specialist also supports lab activities by assisting with the logistics of sensory sample testing, ensuring smooth coordination across teams and alignment with established priorities

Key responsibilities include assisting with the creation, revision, and formatting of standard procedures and forms related to sensory operations

The specialist supports documentation updates in collaboration with procedure owners, maintains organized records of procedures, and facilitates change requests

Adherence to established documentation practices is critical to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance

In support of compliance and quality initiatives, the specialist contributes to Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes by documenting corrective actions, tracking implementation status, and ensuring timely closure of action items

They help monitor procedural adherence and escalate deviations to appropriate stakeholders

The role also supports training efforts related to procedural compliance and documentation workflows

In support of lab activities, the specialist assists with the logistics of sensory sample testing from various internal departments, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and research and development

They help ensure that all required documentation is accurately gathered and maintained, and that sample-related information is clearly communicated to support testing plans and overall operational efficiency

Cross-functional collaboration is essential in this role

The specialist works with quality, manufacturing, and product development teams to gather necessary information for sensory evaluations

They support communication with stakeholders regarding documentation needs and procedural updates, and assist with training team members on procedural compliance and documentation workflows

Qualification

Food ScienceQuality AssuranceSensory ScienceDocument Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, or a related field

At least three years of experience in sensory science, quality control, or manufacturing with a strong emphasis on compliance and documentation practices

Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory or procedural compliance in a lab or manufacturing environment

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Proficiency in document management systems and standard office software