Quality Assurance Jobs at Abbott, California
Abbott is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist I to support Quality System activities at its CMI Unit in Pomona, California. The Quality Assurance Jobs at Abbott are ideal for early-career quality professionals looking to build hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing environments while contributing to compliance with FDA, ISO, and global regulatory standards.
Job Details:
- Position: Quality Assurance Specialist I
- Location: Pomona, California, United States
- Category: Quality
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Industry: Healthcare / Medical Devices / Diagnostics
- Experience Level: Entry to Early Career
- Salary Range: $72,100 – $114,700 (location dependent)
About the Company:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live healthier lives at every stage. With operations in over 160 countries and a workforce of 114,000 employees, Abbott delivers life-changing technologies across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. Abbott is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most admired and inclusive workplaces.
Educational Requirements for the Quality Assurance Specialist:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Biology, or another scientific discipline, or
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Key Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Specialist:
- Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Support quality subsystems such as document control, training, complaints, nonconformances, CAPA, and supplier control
- Participate in quality processes including validation, audits, equipment maintenance, and process planning
- Manage or assist with complaints, CAPAs, deviations, NCMRs, and change requests
- Maintain and report quality metrics
- Support regulatory compliance activities including internal and external audits
- Manage document control and training programs
- Assist with supplier surveys and quality evaluations
- Support equipment calibration, maintenance, qualification, and validation activities
- Conduct investigations using quality management techniques
- Ensure timely and compliant documentation
- Promote compliance with ISO, FDA, and other regulatory standards
- Perform additional quality projects as assigned
Skills Required for the Quality Assurance Specialist Role:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Quality Systems and regulatory requirements
- Technical writing and data presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a regulated environment
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Adaptability and initiative in fast-paced environments
Benefits of the Quality Assurance Jobs at Abbott:
- Competitive salary with growth potential
- Free medical coverage eligibility through Abbott’s HIP PPO plan
- Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement and education assistance programs (FreeU)
- Student debt support through the Freedom 2 Save program
- Global career development and advancement opportunities
- Inclusive, diverse, and award-winning workplace culture
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and work-life balance benefits
