JOB DESCRIPTION:
Software QA Test Specialist
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
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 will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Our location in Colombia currently has an opportunity for a Software QA Test Specialist. This role supports Abbott Medical Device IT by ensuring the quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solutions. The position focuses on validating system changes, integrations, and configurations in a regulated medical device environment, supporting business operations, quality, and compliance objectives.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Plan, execute, and document software testing for LIMS enhancements, configurations, integrations, and upgrades.
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
Perform functional, regression, integration testing across LIMS and interfacing systems. Ensures test evidence and documentation meet audit and inspection readiness expectations.
Support User Acceptance Test activities as needed.
Identify, document, and track defects and deviations through resolution.
Test software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Document and work to resolve all problems.
Report progress on problem resolution to management.
Devise improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations.
Perform work flow analysis and recommends quality improvements.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
Experience in software QA/testing methodologies (functional, regression, integration testing).
Understanding of system validation in regulated environments (preferably medical devices).
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to manage defects, testing cycles, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with LIMS or similar laboratory/quality systems.
Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA, GxP, CSV).
Experience supporting audits and inspections.
Knowledge of test automation or scripting tools is a plus.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Apply now
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.
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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Information Risk & Quality Assurance
DIVISION:
BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:
Colombia > Bogota : Building II
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
