Title: Label Design Assistant III
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Duration: 9 Month Assignment
Our location in Des Plaines, IL currently has an opening for a Label Design Assistant III. The Label Design Assistant III produces packaging/labeling for all new and existing products. The role entails conceptualization of multi-lingual packaging/labeling symbols, colors and graphics to create images and combinations that are original, visually appealing and competitive in the marketplace.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
- Documents graphic design content requirements and production processes.
- Creates, updates, and maintains labeling formats produced with in-house production printing systems that are in compliance with domestic and international regulatory labeling requirements, Health Industry Barcode Communications Council requirements and company standards for high-quality, accuracy, and cost efficiency.
- Populates product databases for new and existing products.
- Designs artwork for product labeling (e.g., defines format/graphic requirements) by using departmental computer graphics software from input provided by Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Engineering and other departments.
- Recommends and contributes ideas of packaging and labeling strategies to project leaders by utilizing package labeling knowledge gained from historical data and material characteristics.
- Procures foreign languages translations by forwarding English formatted text to translation agency.
- Produces artwork packages for procurement for the Materials and Receiving Inspection Departments by compiling all materials needed to produce and inspect the final product.
- Provides sample labels for filing submissions by printing requested labels.
- Prepares Change Orders (COs) and specifications for approval by writing EO and specifications for EO originator to obtain approvals.
- Verifies COs are completed correctly prior to submission to Document Control Archiving by comparing signed EO to printed electronic version of CO.
- Ensure all pertinent information is included in the package.
- Keeps up-to-date on technological advances in the marketplace by attending classes/trade shows and reading trade journals.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Key Success Factors
- Must have capacity for attention to detail with the ability to recognize errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Able to work independently as well as within a team.
- Good oral and written communication and strong organizational skills necessary.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly to meet challenging deadlines.
- Exhibits flexibility in meeting constantly changing demands.
- Good customer focus with ability to influence internal and external groups.
- Experience with word processing, database/spreadsheet and graphics programs.
- Prior proofreading and labeling development experience is helpful.
Desired Qualifications
- 5 + years of graphic design experience.
- Associates degree or equivalent related experience.
- Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting 510(k), Class I, II, and III medical devices.
- Requires a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a quality or operational area.
Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
