Role Overview
As the Sampling Specialist, the purpose of this role is to complete laboratory sampling activities in a timely and compliant manner, supporting product release, quality assurance, technical requests, and customer and sales requirements.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and prepare samples according to approved procedures.
- Complete sampling and testing on time to support product release.
- Coordinate sampling requests with internal teams.
- Ensure samples are correctly labelled, documented, and traceable.
- Dispatch samples to laboratories on time and in the correct condition.
- Identify and escalate sampling issues and support quality investigations.
- Maintain sampling areas, equipment, and support continuous improvement.
- Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience working in a laboratory environment, including sample registration processes and the use of laboratory systems, is desirable.
- Knowledge of food or dairy industry standards and relevant quality systems is an advantage.
- Experience in the dairy or food industry, preferably with sampling experience, is an advantage.
- A qualification in science (e.g. Microbiology or Chemistry) is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills & Tech
Laboratory SamplingQuality AssuranceSample RegistrationTroubleshooting