Production Lab Technician

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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation, and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices, and clinics.

The Opportunity

This role responsible for a variety of manufacturing support functions involving the production of biological buffer reagents that are subsequently used in downstream manufacturing of ARDx Biologics finished good products. This role is also responsible for the operation of basic lab equipment required for buffer manufacturing, glassware cleaning and preparation, and material/supply stocking.

What You'll Do

• Cleaning of GMP glassware as necessary, following established guidelines and procedures.
• Cleaning of equipment as directed, following established guidelines and procedures.
• Production of buffer reagents used for downstream production as directed, following established guidelines and procedures.
• Obtain and stock laboratory supplies as directed.
• Maintain documentation and records in an accurate, timely and thorough manner.
• Follow all safety guidelines, manufacturing policies and procedures.  Operate under strict QSR and ISO compliance.
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of ARDx Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree (± 13 years)
• 0 to 1 years of experience
• Training in the operation of lab equipment and use of lab chemicals and tools. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities

     

The base pay for this position is

$17.25 – $34.45/hour

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

United States > Carlsbad : 2251 Faraday Ave

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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