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At a glance
Abbott is hiring a Lead Specialist Quality Assurance in Sylmar, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 16 years of experience, first listed on November 11. The advertised pay is $100,000–$200,000 a year. The description mentions Statistics, Machine learning, Python, SQL, Power BI and Workday. Abbott has 99 other openings in the US.
How the pay compares
Abbott advertises $100,000 to $200,000 a year, a midpoint of $150,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 85% of the 1,347 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Abbott
Abbott has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 25 states. Most are in healthcare & pharma (20), sales & BD (17) and software & IT (10). The biggest locations are Casa Grande, AZ (6), Phoenix, AZ (6) and Madison, WI (5). 5% of them are remote, 7% are open to entry-level candidates and 100% show pay. We collect Abbott's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
This is Abbott's own description of the job, copied word for word from its careers site. We have not edited it.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE
We are seeking a highly qualified Quality Assurance Lead Specialist in Sylmar, CA to conduct quality-related activities to deliver consistent, high quality documents, services, products and processes. Ensure compliance with world wide regulatory expectations/requirements.
This is an ONSITE role.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Responsible for independently executing advanced quality data analytics and investigation activities with minimal management oversight.
- Lead cross-functional data-driven initiatives focused on quality improvement, risk reduction, process optimization, and regulatory compliance.
- Analyze large and complex datasets from CAPA, Complaints, Nonconformances, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Post-Market Surveillance systems to identify trends, signals, and root causes.
- Develop innovative, practical, and compliant analytical solutions to address complex quality and operational challenges.
- Apply statistical methods, machine learning models, and predictive analytics to proactively detect emerging quality issues and support decision-making.
- Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, automated reports, and quality performance metrics to provide actionable insights across the organization.
- Demonstrate expertise in data science, statistical analysis, and quality systems while continuously expanding technical and leadership competencies.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and recommend sustainable solutions.
- May provide technical guidance and mentorship to analysts, quality professionals, data scientists, and contractors.
- Maintain specialized expertise in Quality Analytics while leveraging knowledge of manufacturing, regulatory, engineering, and business processes.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Supply Chain teams to solve complex business problems.
- Represent the Data Science and Quality Analytics function on cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
- Implement tactical and strategic analytics activities to support quality objectives and business priorities.
- Contribute advanced statistical and data science expertise broadly across business functions.
- Directly influence project direction, investigation strategies, analytical methodologies, and quality risk management decisions through evidence-based insights.
- Support regulatory inspections, management reviews, CAPA effectiveness assessments, and quality system monitoring through robust data analysis and visualization.
- Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance with applicable requirements including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and internal quality management system standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) In life sciences or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Preferred degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Quality Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Experience/Background
- Minimum 4 years of experience applying data analytics, statistical modeling, and data science techniques in a regulated industry such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, or Healthcare.
- Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, SAS, or similar analytical programming languages.
- Experience with machine learning, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and pattern recognition methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis techniques including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, multivariate analysis, survival analysis, DOE (Design of Experiments), SPC (Statistical Process Control), and time-series analysis.
- Experience working with large and complex datasets from Manufacturing, Quality Systems, Complaints, CAPA, Nonconformance, Supplier Quality, and Post-Market Surveillance systems.
- Proficiency with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Infinity QS.
- Experience developing interactive dashboards, automated reporting solutions, and executive-level data presentations.
- Strong understanding of data governance, data integrity, and validation principles in regulated environments.
- Demonstrated capability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal
The base pay for this position is
$100,000.00 – $200,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations QualityDIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm ManagementLOCATION:
United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View CourtADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdfUSA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Abbott's official careers site on November 11, 2026 and checked it again November 11, 5:17 AM ET. Abbott will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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