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Validation Project Engineer - Casa Grande, AZ - Nutrition Plan

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 plan

• 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 + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Retiree Healthcare program

• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Will lead the effort with stakeholders, SMEs, and external vendors in Design Qualification (DQ) phase to create the following deliverables, at minimum:

• Project Validation Plan (PVP)

• System Impact Assessment (SIA)

• User Requirements specifications (URS)

• Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS)

• Design Specifications (DS)

• Risk Assessments, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

• Execution / Validation Service Provider (VSP) Oversight

• Participate in multiple, concurrent projects.

• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Validation system.

• Establish validation strategies and risk management plans in partnership with Corporate Engineering, Division Quality Assurance and Site Operations.

• Develop and execute validation plans with support of VSP partners and cross-functional project teams.

• Maintain project controls and reporting mechanisms for validation scope, cost and schedule of deliverables.

• Network with others to develop comprehensive and compliant solutions to address issues that may arise during the validation planning or execution phase.

• Support development and execution of contingency plans to recover from schedule slippage and financial overruns.

• Individual Skillset

• Act as a mentor and coach for a diverse team regarding validation, quality and compliance.

• Cultivate internal and external network of validation resources to complete tasks.

• Work independently and/or on project teams, with an ability to support a flexible work schedule and a willingness to travel.

• Develop validation strategies as part of a cross-functional team in a fluid environment, starting with information of a general nature and refining plans as design progresses.

• Ensure the development of clear, complete, and compliant deliverables that stand up to regulatory scrutiny.

• Carry out tasks with management guidance and be able to make data-driven decisions that have long term impact on ability to meet corporate strategies and goals.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or closely related discipline is required.

• At least 5 years work experience in Quality, Validation, Engineering or related field in the food industry or industries with similar levels of regulatory oversight such as laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical, etc.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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

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The base pay for this position is $83,000.00 – $166,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com