Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

The Product Safety Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the Abbott ADD product safety product life cycle process is supported according to established processes and procedures to meet company and country regulatory requirements, e.g., product hazard evaluations, Safety Data Sheets, Risk Management Reports, product labeling specifications, and Instructions for Use.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Analyzes Confidential Product Analysis (CPA) and Confidential Analysis-Third Party Manufacturer (CPA-TPM) forms submitted by internal and external technical groups (product developers) to define hazards and labeling requirements and complete documentation via Hazard Evaluation Letters (HELs).
• Authors and distributes Safety Data Sheets(SDSs), classifies components for dangerous goods.
• Uploads documents (HELs, SDSs, etc.) to Abbott databases for products as assigned.
• Maintains communication with assigned technical groups to obtain documentation necessary to support the product life cycle process.
• Develops and maintains expertise in Abbott quality and related regulatory requirements associated with product safety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• BS or MS, Safety, Health or Environmental related field, + 0-5 years experience. 

Preferred

• Experience working with multiple, global facilities.
• Experience with authoring Safety Data Sheets and product labeling. 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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