Technical Writer and Document Controller

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

**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 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.

**Primary Job Function:**

The Technical Writer and Document Controller manages document change control and supports general business functions.

Assuring that all documents and data affecting equipment operation, procurement, manufacturability, quality and reliability are current and approved for release.

Technical Writing and Document Controlling includes safety, regulatory, technical trade and developmental programs intended to ensure personnel can sustain and improve operations.

They ensure that operational and design document changes are performed accurately, effectively and with superior efficiency and to ensure they are reviewed for impact across areas and sites and are coordinated for implementation.

Documentation includes processing and submitting document changes.

**This role is responsible for:**

+ Work with department management to identify and maintain current documentation procedures for individual trade functions and ensure that are up to date
+ Incorporates changes to affected documents by performing data entries in the system and issuing the revised document to the viewing application for users.
+ Advises and responds to queries on effecting changes to documents by interfacing with document owners and originators of changes, providing prior and current revisions of documents, and running queries and reports.
+ Identifies improvements by analyzing the current business/system processes and recommending improvements within the scope of their influence.
+ General Business Functions (as required) - Assist in internal, corporate, Divisional, regulatory, and third-party audits (preparation activities and post-audit activities).
+ Ensure compliance with all Abbott procedures and all applicable regulatory agency requirements
+ Other duties as assigned

**The candidate must be able to:**

+ Proficiently communicate verbally and in writing.

This individual must have the ability to work independently, and be well organized in program development and administration.
+ Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, document change systems such as Windchill, and training management systems such as LMS preferred.
+ Have strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ A High School Diploma / GED
+ Associates Degree +/- 13 years of experience.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ H.S. diploma or equivalent plus 3-6 years of related work experience or equivalent combination.
+ Two-year degree or some college credits preferred
+ Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) Applies broad knowledge of business concepts, procedures and practices and a general understanding of department fundamentals.
+ Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
+ Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
+ Performs routine and non-routine moderately complex assignments using standard methods and sequences.
+ Makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements to set processes as directed.
+ Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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 www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $24.80 – $49.60 per hour.

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

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