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About Abbott Diagnostics

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our location in Lake County, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Quality Technician – Chemistry/Biochemistry Laboratory Technician.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Complete Quality testing as appropriate for products per procedures and review all data to determine conformance with specifications. Testing is performed following established procedures. Analysis techniques includes pH/conductivity, titrations, spectrophotometric absorbance, HPLC, gel electrophoresis, HPLC, mass spectrometry.
• CAPA -Provides inputs to facilitate CAPA investigations as required.
• Quality/Compliance -Support manufacturing and testing operations as required; adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Communications - Communicate and collaborate effectively within team.
• Documentation - Maintain relevant documents and records.
• Basic Requirements - Provides input into the annual departmental budget.
• Manage Product and Process Improvements - Participate in Project and Process improvement activities.
• Monitor performance of manufacturing processes and implement required improvement activities.
• Suggests to manager and implements process improvements within own work area that fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supports work area processes and product development/improvement projects.
• Provide Quality support to key processes and product development/improvement projects.
• Management of Computer Systems - Maintain and update relevant computer applications.
• Possess a basic understanding of the Quality System; including the Subsystems and is familiar with the Quality System Key processes.
• Keep abreast of the standards that regulate our industry.
• Participate and take all trainings and reviews.
• Conduct business in a manner that will protect human health.
• Safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws, as well at the Abbott Global and Technical standards.
• Comply with Abbott Quality System (QS) requirements.
• Share Quality Knowledge - liaising with colleagues within team.
• Training - Undertake all trainings and reviews as required.
• Ensure that plant Environmental Monitoring program if applicable is executed per procedural requirements and schedule; and that environmental data is tracked and trended.
• Provide information for tracking and trending of data as required.
• Take appropriate action per procedural requirements and schedule when test results specifications are not met.
• Identify and escalate any potential non- conformance's / issues to team Leader.
• Perform activities as assigned by Team leader / Manager.
• Apply appropriate actions to resolve with support from Team Leader.
• Support relevant activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, or closely related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Minimum High School educated or equivalent.

Preferred

• Healthcare Industry
• Experience in a quality laboratory setting
• Experience with lab techniques mentioned above

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
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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