Job Description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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 Batch Record Auditor is responsible for auditing and assuring accuracy of production records. It is the responsibility of the auditor to verify presence of all necessary documents within each production record file and provide feedback to the responsible department when there are discrepancies, errors, or omissions. Further, this individual maintains databases and files to assure retrieval is accurate and timely when information or metrics are requested. Production records are to be compliant with plant procedures and good manufacturing practices.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Reviews work orders for completeness and compliance to all Ross policies, procedures, IOP requirements and Government regulations.
• Initiates NCMR’s, SQE’s and PIR’s and route to Sr.
• Batch Auditor or Supervisor for disposition.
• Follows up on all issues to assure each is addressed and completed prior to submission of work order to supervisor.
• Enters and maintains work orders, NCMR’s, SQE's, Discrepancies and Alert levels into the RBA system.
• Ensures holds and isolation have been initiated as required.
• Works with appropriate personnel for sampling plans, initiate sample requests, write inspection and reworks.
• Uses CAMBAR and Amaps to adjust or obtain release status for specific batches.
• Audits and maintains records for non-batch log related items (i.e.: Tank Temps, CIP charts) Identifies and communicates withmanufacturing personnel and management any issues or discrepancies that may require workorder changes.
• Trains new employees where needed.
• Completes COA’s for Abbott Intl. and DQA.
• Provides support for data collection. i.e.: PQA lab, Engineering and DQA Expedites batch review when asked by Division to meet consumers demands.
• This position will work under the direction of the Quality Systems Supervisor or Manager.
• The Auditor is responsible for the complete audit of the work orders in Quality Systems.
• This position is independent and a final batch review is completed by Sr Batch Auditor on only a few critical items.
• Errors can result in FDA observations, Corporate Compliance Audit observation, OSHA, Recall or other regulatory action.
• This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HSD/GED required; Bachelors’ degree in a technical field preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of the manufacturing process including Analytical Processing, and Filling is required.
• Proficiency in computer applications strongly desired, certification in Low Acid Food processes required.
• Must have the ability to analyze and trouble shoot existing/potential problems, have strong communication and writing skills and the ability to prioritize workload to meet batch release timing.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$19.05 – $38.15/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf