FullTime with Benefits

Quality Operator

Abbott Laboratories · Machelen

Full-time · Posted on 14 August 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

About the Role

Join our EMEA Distribution Center in Machelen and play a key role in ensuring that life-changing medical devices reach patients safely and compliantly.

As a Quality Operator, you’ll work at the heart of operations, supporting quality processes across incoming goods, storage, and distribution activities. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, regulated environment and is passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Perform incoming and in-process inspections, identifying and handling non-conforming materials

Manage returns, quarantine stock, and stop-ship materials in line with quality procedures

Ensure proper segregation, storage, and labeling of sensitive materials (e.g. clinical, biohazard, or pending release)

Support critical distribution activities including labeling, packaging, and product lifecycle controls

Assist with internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Review documentation such as Device History Records (DHR) to ensure compliance

Maintain accurate records in systems (SAP and internal databases)

Promote a strong quality culture across the distribution center

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

At least 2 years’ experience in a quality, logistics, or regulated environment (medical devices, pharma, or similar)

Comfortable working with ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office tools

Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 13485 or ISO 9001) is a strong asset

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Languages

Fluency in Dutch and English is required

Any additional European language is a plus

Your Mindset

Team player with a hands-on approach

Structured, process-driven, and quality-focused

Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Autonomous, yet collaborative

Analytical and solution-oriented

Education

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organization improving patient lives

Work in a highly regulated, international environment

Opportunity to build expertise in medical device quality and distribution

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

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