Quality Control Technician

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience—and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

About the role

The Quality Control Technician performs final inspection of finished goods in accordance with established procedures, documents inspection results in the applicable quality system, and supports product release activities. This role is part of a dynamic team that interfaces closely with the product release and packaging departments to help ensure seamless product flow and timely delivery. The Quality Control Technician also contributes to problem-solving efforts, including nonconformance investigations, rework, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of products in accordance with established procedures, including visual inspections and final packaging checks, to ensure labeling, packaging, inserts, and other components conform to applicable quality standards and product specifications.
• Accurately document final product inspection results in the applicable quality system to determine product acceptability for use or transfer to the next stage of release.
• Notify management of any nonconformance to product specifications and support related investigations. Ensure item or product disposition is conducted in accordance with established nonconformance and quality procedures.
• Properly segregate, store, and quarantine finished goods in designated quality hold areas, ensuring all items are accurately labeled to reflect their status.
• Document, execute, and track rework activities for nonconforming products, ensuring all associated records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Support management with cross-functional projects, reporting, and performance metrics as needed to drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, contribute insights, escalate issues appropriately, and support timely resolution of operational priorities.
• Maintain a safety-first culture by consistently following established safety practices and actively seek opportunities to improve safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School graduate; Bachelor's or Associate's degree desired.
• 2+ years of overall experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal relations/communication skills.
• Must be available to work daily overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in inspections of GMP manufactured products within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry is highly desired.
• 5 years experience in a Manufacturing and/or Finishing and/or Packaging environment.
• 2 years experience in Batch Record Release.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.