Calibration Lab Technician III

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:

Working at Abbott 
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity 
This position works out of our Madison, WI location in the Cancer Diagnostics division.

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 Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics, and toxicology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is 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.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions.  We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions.

Position Overview

The Calibration Lab Technician III is responsible for performing calibration, maintenance, and repair on a variety of equipment sent into the calibration lab (e.g., pipettes (single & multi-channel), bottle top dispensers, load cells, masses, timers, temperature measuring equipment, etc.).  This role will demonstrate a high level of organization, the ability to multitask and build trust with internal and external customers.

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

What You’ll Work On

• Perform calibrations and adjustments in accordance with approved standard procedures.
• Clean, repair, and calibrate pipetting devices.
• Document the calibration and preparation of calibration reports.
• Maintain equipment data in a CMMS database.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and parts inventory.
• Ability to frequently and accurately communicate with employees, customers, and vendors in person, via the telephone, or by email.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail necessary in a GMP regulated environment.
• Ability to work effectively in team situations as well as independently.
• Ability to interact, coordinate, and communicate effectively with internal staff and external vendors.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work using constant walking or motion to coordinate work and interact with co-workers.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment including pipettes and balances for extended periods of time.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Molecular Biology, or related field; or Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties; or high school degree/general education diploma (GED) and 4 years of maintenance, repair, calibration of equipment or relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of bachelor’s degree.

• 1+ years of experience in any of the following:

  • Pipette calibration
  • Calibration, maintenance, and/or repair of equipment in a biotech manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with equipment qualification.
• Experience in pipette calibration and repair.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, specifically under FDA, ISO, CAP and/or CLIA
• Knowledge of ISO 17025:2005 and 21 CFR Part 820 requirements related to inspection, measuring, and test equipment.

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$18.45 – $36.85/hour

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

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneelingAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_Spanish.pdf