Document Control Specialist

The Opportunity This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division. The Technical Writer and Document Controller manage document change control and support general business functions, ensuring that all documents and data affecting equipment operation, procurement, manufacturability, quality and reliability are current and approved for release. Technical Writing and Document Controlling includes safety, regulatory, technical trade and developmental programs intended to sustain and improve operations. They ensure operational and design document changes are performed accurately, effectively and with superior efficiency, and that they are reviewed for impact across areas and sites and coordinated for implementation. Documentation includes processing and submitting document changes. What You'll Work On Work with department management to identify and maintain current documentation procedures for individual trade functions and ensure they are up to date. Incorporate changes to affected documents by performing data entries in the system and issuing the revised document to the viewing application for users. Advise and respond to queries regarding changes to documents by interfacing with document owners and originators of changes, providing prior and current revisions of documents, and running queries and reports. Identify improvements by analyzing current business/system processes and recommending improvements within the scope of influence. General Business Functions (as required) – Assist in internal, corporate, divisional, regulatory, and third‑party audits (pre‑ and post‑audit activities). Ensure compliance with all Abbott procedures and applicable regulatory agency requirements. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Technical/Business Knowledge: broad knowledge of business concepts, procedures, and practices, and a general understanding of department fundamentals. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, work independently, and be well organized in program development and administration. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, document change systems such as Windchill, and training management systems such as LMS. Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. Preferred Qualifications Two‑year degree or some college credits in a technical field. Benefits Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 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 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune. A company 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 base pay for this position is $25.00 – $50.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr