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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Senior Quality Professional Validation** **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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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** At Molecular Diagnostics, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics. **Position:** **Senior Quality Professional – Validation** **Location:** Molecular Diagnostics Business Unit, **Des Plaines, Illinois** The **Senior Quality Professional – Validation** is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures. This role manages all validation activities, including protocol development, document review, controlled document storage, and resolution of problem reports. **Key responsibilities include:** + Supporting CAPA activities within the Global Engineering Services (GES) organization + Contributing to GES compliance and validation programs by maintaining records, preparing metrics, and tracking action items + Assisting with internal, Corporate, Divisional, Regulatory, and third-party audits related to GES **What You’ll Work On** + Write, review, approve and/or execute documentation for new and current validation procedures and technical reportsrelated to qualified facilities/utilities/equipment, validated spreadsheets, validated systems, and/or validated processes. + Represent division, department, and group interests as a QA Validation Representative in meetings, conference calls, oras needed. + Ensure compliance with division, corporate, and regulatory requirements by providing quality guidance to customers andclients on policies and procedures related to development and validation. + Provide support to ensure that Departmental Validation Master Plans are developed, approved in a timely manner, andadhered to. + Investigate/troubleshoot validation problems for qualified facilities/utilities/equipment, validated spreadsheets, validatedsystems, and/or validated processes. + Abbott Engineering Standards (AES) committee member + Develop and evaluate quality process and system standards to ensure compliance with company standards andregulatory requirements. + May assist with establishing and updating corporate validation policies. + Conduct External Supplier Evaluations and manage the Approved Supplier List. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in a related field. + Minimum of 3 years of industry experience, preferably within pharmaceutical or related industries. + Strong understanding of various quality and operational systems supporting facility, equipment, utilities, and computer systems. + Solid working knowledge of cGMP regulations and industry documentation standards. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com