Job Summary: Supports and executes analytical method validation activities for new products, reformulations, and optimizations in R&D. Key Highlights: 1. Professional development at a leading international healthcare company. 2. A company recognized as the best place to work and admired. 3. Abbott values diversity and professional growth. **VALIDATION SPECIALIST** **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating innovative science to improve people’s health. We are always looking ahead—anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, take care of yourself and your family, be truly yourself, and live a full life. You’ll have access to: * Professional development with an international company where you can build the career you dream of. * A company recognized as the best place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the world’s most admired companies by Fortune magazine. * A company recognized as one of the best large employers for working mothers, women executives, and scientists—and one that values diversity. **The Opportunity** This position is located in Cali within the Established Pharmaceutical Products division. We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality, branded generic medicines spans multiple therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, women’s health, cardiometabolic, pain management / central nervous system, and respiratory. As a Validation Specialist, you will support and execute analytical method validation activities for new products, reformulations, and optimizations—ensuring the reliability and robustness of the procedures employed. Key responsibilities include developing and updating analytical procedures, as well as performing physicochemical analyses of raw materials and products during R&D stages. **What You’ll Do:** * Support analytical method validation activities for new products, reformulations, and optimizations in Research and Development. * Develop or update analytical procedures for new products, reformulations, optimizations, and raw materials in Research and Development. * Perform physicochemical analyses of raw materials and R&D products. * Deliver analytical reports for activities conducted during the analytical method validation process for raw materials and products. * Supervise and provide technical support to staff conducting analytical method validation activities. * Prepare, standardize, and document required reagent solutions and working standards. * Ensure control and handling of reference standards. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering * Minimum 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in analytical methodology design and analytical method validation processes **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) * Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) * Knowledge of Quality Management and Safety Control Systems ### **Apply Now** ### **Follow your professional aspirations with Abbott to access 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 and @AbbottGlobal**