Food Science Jobs at Abbott
Abbott is hiring a Quality Engineer II to join its Quality team in Jiaxing, China. The Food Science Jobs at Abbott focus on regulatory compliance, food safety systems, and quality management for infant formula, FSMP, and dairy products. The position plays a key role in supporting plant operations, ensuring compliance with Chinese regulations, and coordinating quality and regulatory activities across departments.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Quality Engineer II
- Category: Quality
- Location: Jiaxing, China
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Reporting To: Regulatory Compliance Supervisor
- Functional Areas: Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Food Safety
About the Company
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live healthier lives through innovative nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. With operations in more than 160 countries, Abbott combines science, quality, and compliance to deliver trusted products that meet the highest global standards.
Educational Requirements for the Food Science Jobs:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Analysis, or a related discipline
Key Responsibilities:
- As a Quality Engineer, you have to act as a regulatory compliance representative in plant and affiliate projects, coordinating QA and RA support
- Prepare and submit regulatory dossiers for external applications and registrations (e.g., Manufacturing License, CIQ, FSMP, IFM registrations)
- Maintain and update regulatory SOPs and documentation, and conduct regulatory compliance training at the plant
- Monitor updates to Chinese food regulations, perform gap assessments, and coordinate corrective action plans with cross-functional teams
- Support and participate in quality system activities, including internal audits and integrity management systems
- Manage government on-site sampling and inspections in this Quality Engineer Role.
- Organize internal departments to support external audits, registrations, and regulatory inspections
Skills Required for the Food Science Jobs:
- Strong working knowledge of GMP, food safety regulations, and Chinese GB standards for infant formula, FSMP, and dairy products
- Good understanding of HACCP, Integrity Management Systems, and ISO 9001
- Solid knowledge of food manufacturing processes and production technologies
- Strong coordination and cross-functional communication skills
- Fluent in spoken English with strong written communication abilities
- Ability to interpret regulatory changes and translate them into operational actions
Benefits of the Quality Engineer Role:
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized healthcare leader
- Exposure to complex regulatory and quality systems in the nutrition and food safety sector
- Professional development in regulatory compliance, audits, and food quality systems
- Collaborative, cross-functional work environment
- Long-term career growth opportunities within Abbott’s global quality organization
