Production Lab Technician

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

The position of Production Lab Technician works out of our San Diego, CA location in our 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.

2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repair
• Obtain and stock laboratory supplies as directed
• Maintain records as directed in an accurate and thorough manner
• Clean laboratory area, equipment and glassware as necessary
• Carry out functions which may require multiple task coordination
• 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
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 0- 2 years’ experience in a lab environment
• Basic verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of federal and other regulations, e.g. QSR's, ISO, ISO 13485, CMDR
• Experience working with semi-automated equipment
• Basic knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and manufacturing systems
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintains accurate records and notes, and carry out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices

Apply Now

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. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers

The base pay for this position is $17.25 – $34.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

• laboratory equipment operation
• equipment maintenance
• minor equipment repair
• laboratory supply management
• record keeping
• cleaning laboratory equipment
• quality control
• following instructions
• manufacturing systems
• ms office
• attention to detail