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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Quality Assurance Engineer - Temporary

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
ContractHeredia Province, Heredia, Costa RicaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required; a degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering is preferred.
  • At least 6 years of overall experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering is required.
  • English proficiency at B2 level or higher is required.
  • A visa and passport are required.
  • Knowledge of quality and compliance management, including regulations and standards affecting API, Bulk Drug, or Finished Goods manufacturing, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out Manufacturing Quality Assurance functions within the plant, including resolving deviations, performing product impact analyses, and taking corrective and preventive action for events.
  • Lead and participate in investigations, approve standard operating procedures, oversee the plant calibration program and quality improvement programs, and ensure cGMP and Abbott policy compliance for the manufacturing plant.
  • Support the Quality Engineering group by auditing commissioning and validation documentation completed by others, authoring and executing newly identified qualification and validation protocols, reviewing and approving critical planned maintenance routines, and completing other quality assurance tasks assigned by the MQA Section Manager or Plant QA Manager.
  • Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System.
  • Support the achievement of quality goals and ensure practices and procedures comply with company policies and applicable regulations for the Quality areas under the role’s responsibility.
  • Ensure plant event investigations are completed thoroughly, accurately documented, and included in the plant CAPA system; perform product impact analyses and place product on QA hold where appropriate.
  • Maintain an effective liaison and cooperative relationship with other Quality areas and Plant departments.
  • Participate on the Validation Review Board as the Manufacturing Quality Assurance function.
  • Approve standard operating procedures and ensure they comply with policy and are practical.
  • Approve calibration requests and ensure appropriate product and process limits are assigned.
  • Audit commissioning and validation documentation.
  • Develop product quality plans, documents, and systems by creating product specifications, quality specifications, quality plans, risk analyses, and FMEA analyses.
  • Develop and implement statistical quality programs and process monitoring systems.
  • Perform batch release for specific U.S. manufacturing sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good interpersonal relations and communications skills.
  • Good negotiation skills.

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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