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Join Abbott as a Quality Engineer in Witney!

Are you passionate about quality assurance and looking to make a significant impact? Abbott, a global healthcare leader, is seeking talented Quality Engineers to join our team in Witney, United Kingdom.

About Us: At Abbott, we are dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives through innovative healthcare solutions. Our Centre of Excellence in Witney is at the forefront of manufacturing electrodes and biosensors used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes. Our site has been instrumental in the research, development, and manufacture of the FreeStyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitoring System and other exciting developments in the Libre family.

The Opportunity: As a Quality Engineer at Abbott, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality for our products. You will provide Quality Assurance expertise and guidance across various project teams, supporting R&D/Technical Services, Clinical, Product Integrity, and Sterilisation areas globally. This is an opportunity to shape your career while shaping the future of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary representative for the Quality Assurance function on cross-functional project teams.

  • Support the performance assessment of new and current products.

  • Review clinical study documentation.

  • Develop and execute Test Method Validations.

  • Aid in the development of sterile barrier and packaging system advancements and their impact on biocompatibility.

    What We Offer:

  • A collaborative and high-achieving team environment.

  • Structured career development opportunities within a state-of-the-art manufacturing and development facility.

  • Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs.

    Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in a scientific or related discipline.

  • Experience working in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment.

  • Strong background in design control and analytical method development, validation, and transfer.

  • Proactive individual with good communication, analytical, and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a regulated, quality-driven environment.

    Why Abbott: At Abbott, we are passionate about doing work that improves the quality of people’s lives. Join us and bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life in a company that can truly help you achieve your full potential.

    Feel free to adjust any part of the advert to better suit your needs or add any additional points you think are necessary. How does this look to you?

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