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[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---Wisconsin---Madison/Associate-Quality-Engineer_35000158) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Abbott Laboratories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) / Associate Quality Engineer ## Job description 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ### JOB DESCRIPTION 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: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as one of the best places to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position supports our Madison, WI locations within the Cancer Diagnostics business. As an Associate Quality Assurance Engineer, you’ll partner with Operations to help ensure manufacturing processes, materials, and products meet quality and regulatory requirements. You’ll support validation and qualification activities, investigate quality issues, review production documentation, and assess materials for commercial release while contributing to process improvement and operational excellence. What You’ll Work On Partner with Operations as a Quality representative to review production records, executed test methods, and material disposition decisions before commercial distribution. Review process and test method validation, equipment and facility qualification documentation, and calibration records; identify and resolve deficiencies before commercial use. Support nonconformance and deviation investigations, assess process risks, recommend mitigations, and help improve manufacturing and quality processes. Review and approve standard operating procedures and manufacturing work instructions, and conduct production-area audits to maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO, ICH, and internal quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve day-to-day quality concerns, maintain accurate documentation, and support continuous improvement. ### Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science (with a focus on biology and/or chemistry), or a related field; or an associate degree in a related field with an additional two years of experience. 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations environment. 1+ years of experience applying quality principles and practices. Knowledge of and experience working within a 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and/or cGMP-regulated environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations and Quality teams. Ability to work onsite at least 90% of the time, travel between Madison locations, and travel up to 5% away from the work location, potentially including overnight or weekend travel. Ability to meet applicable PPE requirements and perform role-related physical activities, including lifting up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. ### Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of experience in biotechnology manufacturing, preferably in a GMP and/or ISO 13485 environment. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: [https://abbottbenefits.com/](https://abbottbenefits.com/) 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 Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at [https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/), and on Facebook at [https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers](https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers). The base pay for this position is $22.45 – $44.85/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. ### JOB FAMILY Quality Assurance DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States \> Madison: 1 Exact Lane ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. ### EEO is the Law link - English [http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf](http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf) EEO is the Law link - Espanol: [http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf](http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 3, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: United States - Wisconsin - Madison - Pay: $22.45 – $44.85/hour[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---Wisconsin---Madison/Associate-Quality-Engineer_35000158) ## Hiring at Abbott Laboratories - Open jobs: 2,459 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Abbott Laboratories jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Abbott Laboratories ### [Care Gap Program Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/9f384de8d2c224e05b65/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ### [Care Gap Program Letter Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/0411324429ef81371702/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ### [Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - 3rd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/ee7910fef5c7f68b7b7e/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ### [Customer Success Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/4f038c9a6a782e7d6384/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/6859a98ca965a70c31cd/) BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States ### [Principal Quality Engineer – Design & Operations Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/4a65b5bcdbcdbf60b5aa/) BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/e837ecdc8ba4d0423fed/) Walmart · United States ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e4e8f70fdd751f9ed29a/) Lockheed Martin · Chelmsford, MA ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/1dfd8a8bf4398583a528/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO [Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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