QA Inspector

About the role

The QA Inspector supports the QA Inspection Manager in ensuring that production operations, facilities and utilities meet Abbott's quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves on‑site inspections, sampling activities and documentation to maintain data integrity and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform in‑process and line‑clearance checks for manufacturing and finishing operations.
• Conduct GEMBA inspections of warehouses, utilities, buildings and equipment according to Abbott policies, cGMP and EHS guidelines.
• Verify raw material and packaging commodity issues against approved shop orders.
• Execute sampling of bulk, intermediate and finished products per defined sampling plans.
• Maintain and improve quality processes, write and revise SOPs, and ensure proper calibration and verification of inspection equipment.
• Participate in validation, qualification and audit follow‑up activities, including corrective‑action implementation.
• Handle regulatory samples, assist with PQR data collection and support special projects as assigned.

Required profile

• Science graduate (BSc/MSc) – preferably Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with cGMP, GSP and EHS requirements.

Required skills

• GMP compliance
• cGMP knowledge
• GSP and EHS awareness
• Sampling techniques
• Line clearance procedures
• Calibration and equipment verification
• Validation and qualification activities
• Audit follow‑up and CAPA implementation