Specialist Manufacturing Technician

Specialist Manufacturing TechnicianAbbott 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.The OpportunityThis position works out of our Abbott Park, IL (Lake Bluff, IL) location in the Transfusion Medicine business.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.As the Specialist Manufacturing Technician, you'll produce high-quality diagnostic assay components in a GMP regulated environment.What You'll Work OnPerforms 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.Accountable for: a) Working closely with supervisor to complete assigned work orders in a manner that achieves overall schedule requirements. b) Documenting activities in an accurate, timely and complete manner.

c) Maintaining accurate inventory records and processing all related ERP transactions in a timely manner d) Performing assigned activities in a manner that contributes to the achievement of team productivity and financial goals. e) Working with supervisor to resolve basic issues that arise during day-to-day operations. f) Working safely and in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

g) Understanding job training requirements and ensuring that training is conducted on time.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical discipline is preferred, OR an equivalent combination of education and work experienceSome related work experiencePreferred QualificationsDisplays 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 formulationMasters performance of these operations in a timely mannerSome familiarity with use of electronic systems and databases used for resource planning, inventory management and document controlAble to accurately follow complex technical instructionsHas the capability to work effectively as part of a teamJob requires regular movement between workstations and routine lifting of heavy materialsHigh degree of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination is neededThe base pay for this position is $20.35 – $40.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.