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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Quality Control Technician 1

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeHeredia Province, Heredia, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary education (Bachiller en Educación Media).
  • At least one year of experience in the medical industry or at least one year in a position within a Quality department; the latter experience need not be in the medical industry.
  • Normal 20/20 visual acuity, with corrective lenses if needed.
  • Good documentation practices.
  • Good manufacturing practices (GMP).
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily quality assurance reviews of the manufacturing process to ensure subassemblies and products in process are manufactured according to procedures and specifications.
  • Conduct visual inspections and functional testing of products and in-process subassemblies to verify compliance with established procedural specifications.
  • Review device history records (DHR) before releasing products or subassemblies to ensure the documentation meets applicable specifications.
  • Conduct daily tests to verify primary packaging meets specifications that ensure the sterile barrier of products.
  • Quarantine nonconforming products by correctly identifying retained material, preparing the corresponding report, and blocking or unblocking it in SAP.
  • Review records, graphs, and temperature indicators to ensure product sterility.
  • Maintain orderly work areas using 5S and meet the applicable quality goals for each period.
  • Perform tasks assigned by the supervisor.
  • Report any noncompliance with procedures and regulations established for the area.
  • Meet corporate and legal environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements by following internal policies and procedures and implementing necessary strategies, internal controls, communications, and training.
  • Sustain EHS results through leadership, commitment, and active participation in EHS initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • A QA technician qualification or 25% progress toward a STEM degree.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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