MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Responsible for ensuring all sampling and testing activities in the Incoming Materials laboratory are carried out in a safe and productive manner.

• Assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPs, Class A and ISO regulations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in trouble-shooting and determining root cause for quality issues related to incoming raw materials or packaging materials.

• Alert Materials and Operations to conditions that may adversely impact product quality.

• Responsible for routine vendor audits, incoming quality assurance, and feedback and reporting.

• Provide testing services to Plant Operations to ensure seamless and smooth process operations.

• All operations in the Incoming Materials Laboratory are carried out in a safe and productive manner, adhering to GMP/GLP standards at all times.

• Established working knowledge and application of a specialized technical skill.

• Apply specialized knowledge to coordinate day-to-day work.

• Knowledge of related regulations and standards.

• Strong understanding of current processes and procedures and may identify opportunities for improvement.

• Complete a wide range of tasks and assignments.

• Resolve more complex situations by applying demonstrated knowledge and skills generally acquired through job experience.

• Analyze information to select appropriate options from defined alternatives.

• Apply experience and judgment to make decisions or resolve issues within defined options or standard protocols.

• Anticipate problems and recognizes when to deviate from standard practices.

• Exceptions are usually resolved with the concurrence of a team lead or supervisor.

• Normally receive no instruction on routine work; receive instructions for new work or special assignments.

• Independently gather resources and information needed to complete projects.

• Contribute to own team/closely related teams through quality and efficiency of own work.

• Apply communication skills to provide service, coordinate information and collaborate with others.

• Regularly interact with customers and first line management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology or in related discipline or GCE "A" or "O" Level with more than 5 years’ experience. Computer literacy and experience with ERP and LIMS systems would be advantageous.

• Initiate

• Perform troubleshooting / resolve and recommend

• Execute- Proficient in all job processes within a functional production area.

• • Perform quality audits and drives to fix problems.
• • Perform complex resolution to issues escalated from less experienced team members.

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in quality inspection environment or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Computer literacy and experience with ERP and LIMS systems would be advantageous.

• • Practical experience in working in a fast-pace laboratory environment with tight datelines and able to solve problems in a speedy and methodical manner with good follow-up on action items.
• • Ability to multi-task is essential.

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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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