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:

The Opportunity

The Ops Specialist produces high quality diagnostic assay components in a GMP regulated environment. Follow established procedures and guidelines to form a variety of simple, manual tasks that form part of a production process.

What You'll Work On

• Performs routine lab operations and basic manufacturing operations.
• May assist in performing more complex operations.
• Performs basic electronic transactions associated with systems used for inventory management and document control.
• Works under direct supervision to make decisions that impact quality, productivity and cost.
• Documents work activities, maintains inventory records and assists with conducting inventory verification checks as needed.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and processing all related ERP transactions in a timely manner
• sist in performing more complex operations.
• Performs basic electronic transactions associated with systems used for inventory management and document control.
• Works under direct supervision to make decisions that impact quality, productivity and cost.
• Documents work activities, maintains inventory records and assists with conducting inventory verification checks as needed.
• Load materials into production machines.
• Remove, pack, and sort raw materials or finished products.
• Collect, and dispose of garbage and production waste according to the organization’s waste removal and recycling policies.
• Clean production equipment and work areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline is preferred.  

• Displays the ability to learn basic techniques and methods used to manufacture probe based diagnostic products including operations such as solution prep, chemical dispensing, DNA extractions and DNA formulation.

• Masters performance of these operations in a timely manner.

• Some familiarity with use of electronic systems and databases used for resource planning, inventory management and document control.

• Able to accurately follow complex technical instructions.

• Has the capability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Job requires regular movement between workstations and routine lifting of heavy materials.

• High degree of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination is needed.

What We offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled

• 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 a history of being actively involved in local communities

     

The base pay for this position is

$20.35 – $40.65/hour

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

AMD Molecular

        

LOCATION:

United States > Des Plaines : DP01

     

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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