Quality Systems Specialist

Quality Systems SpecialistAbbott 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.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 of which you dream.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The OpportunityWe currently have an opening for a Quality Systems Specialist for the Vascular division. This role is located at our St. Paul, MN location. This is a fully onsite role.Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Quality Systems Specialist will directly support tasks around current integration projects. Will analyze quality standards for components, materials or services. Applies measures, sampling methods, testing methodology and other procedures that ensure that quality standards are met.Apply quality principles, analyzes quality records, prepares reports and recommends improvements.Conduct inspection, verification and validation of components or materials used in development processes.Identify and address recurring problems either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures.Document quality issues and performance measures for management review.May liaise with external vendors.Education and Experience You'll BringMinimum EducationBachelor's DegreeMinimum Experience / Training2+ years related experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience with integrations related to acquisitions or change management, a plus.Quality Systems experience within Medical Devices, a plus.Experience with one or more of the following programs: CatsWeb, Propel, SAP, Viewpoint, a plus.The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.