Abbott Laboratories company
Lab Instrumentation/Validation Specialist
Abbott Laboratories company, Tipp City, Ohio, United States, 45371
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Lab Instrumentation/Validation SpecialistWorking at AbbottAt 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. Youll also have access to:Production areas that are
clean, well-lit and temperature-controlledTraining and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security
through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement planHealth care and well-being programs
including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs,
Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare programRobust 401(k)
retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A stable company
with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesA 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 OpportunityThis position works out of our Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division.
Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.Tipp City, Ohio,
is one of Abbotts newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and youll be part of a family thats dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.What You'll Work OnAs the
Lab Instrumentation/Validation Specialist,
you will work alongside Abbott technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure instrument validations, maintenance and troubleshooting adhere to Abbotts Quality System and support development of high-quality products that improve peoples lives.Provide validation and instrument expertise as an SMETrain, or coordinate training, for Analytical Chemists on instrument procedures and troubleshootingProvide overall support for laboratory instrument health management to ensure uninterrupted testing capabilitiesManage instrument maintenance, validations, and troubleshootingCommunicate with instrumentation vendors and ensure contracts are up to dateCreate a prioritized support schedule of current and upcoming laboratory instrument maintenance, validation requirements and change requests with status, and issue to cross-functional stakeholdersMaintain positive work relationships; track and communicate with users on milestone status through closeout; periodic review and updates with supervisorComplete all assigned project and documentation updates per committed timelines while maintaining a high quality of workCollaborate and assemble documentation change updates of global method reference documents within validation system (M-Files)Participate in CAPA investigations for PNC/Nonconformities from out of specification results associated with instrumentation and instrumentation validationReview change request compliance against internal policies and proceduresShare project updates with a cross-functional team and managementReview, update, and communicate testing methods as requiredAudit testing results as required/directed by manager or supervisorYoull be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.Pay and ShiftThe hourly pay for this position is
$33.30 per hour.
This position works
Monday through Friday, day shift with flexibility to support off-shift
troubleshooting, and support as needed.Required Qualifications1 year of college science (e.g. chemistry) with appropriate labs and 1 year of college math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus)2+ year of related industry experienceStrong understanding of analytical instrumentation and test methodsUnderstanding of Good Documentation PracticesAbility to summarize project updates and elevate items of concern to supervisorPrioritize time and multiple priorities with minimal supervisionAbility to schedule, set agendas for, and lead meetings with cross-functional stakeholders and scientific expertsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and results-oriented to meet timelinesAbility to effectively communicate to a diverse group of validation system users and share guidance to help users navigate the various instrument systems and processPreferred QualificationsB.S. or B.A. Degree in a science or technical disciplineFamiliarity with validation systems (M-Files a plus) and documentation change control in a cGMP settingFamiliarity with scientific terminology related to nutrition environmentFamiliarity with revision tracking and document change controlInstrumentation software such as LIMs and EmpowerIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $29.35 $58.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
clean, well-lit and temperature-controlledTraining and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security
through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement planHealth care and well-being programs
including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs,
Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare programRobust 401(k)
retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A stable company
with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesA 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 OpportunityThis position works out of our Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division.
Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.Tipp City, Ohio,
is one of Abbotts newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and youll be part of a family thats dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.What You'll Work OnAs the
Lab Instrumentation/Validation Specialist,
you will work alongside Abbott technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure instrument validations, maintenance and troubleshooting adhere to Abbotts Quality System and support development of high-quality products that improve peoples lives.Provide validation and instrument expertise as an SMETrain, or coordinate training, for Analytical Chemists on instrument procedures and troubleshootingProvide overall support for laboratory instrument health management to ensure uninterrupted testing capabilitiesManage instrument maintenance, validations, and troubleshootingCommunicate with instrumentation vendors and ensure contracts are up to dateCreate a prioritized support schedule of current and upcoming laboratory instrument maintenance, validation requirements and change requests with status, and issue to cross-functional stakeholdersMaintain positive work relationships; track and communicate with users on milestone status through closeout; periodic review and updates with supervisorComplete all assigned project and documentation updates per committed timelines while maintaining a high quality of workCollaborate and assemble documentation change updates of global method reference documents within validation system (M-Files)Participate in CAPA investigations for PNC/Nonconformities from out of specification results associated with instrumentation and instrumentation validationReview change request compliance against internal policies and proceduresShare project updates with a cross-functional team and managementReview, update, and communicate testing methods as requiredAudit testing results as required/directed by manager or supervisorYoull be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.Pay and ShiftThe hourly pay for this position is
$33.30 per hour.
This position works
Monday through Friday, day shift with flexibility to support off-shift
troubleshooting, and support as needed.Required Qualifications1 year of college science (e.g. chemistry) with appropriate labs and 1 year of college math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus)2+ year of related industry experienceStrong understanding of analytical instrumentation and test methodsUnderstanding of Good Documentation PracticesAbility to summarize project updates and elevate items of concern to supervisorPrioritize time and multiple priorities with minimal supervisionAbility to schedule, set agendas for, and lead meetings with cross-functional stakeholders and scientific expertsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and results-oriented to meet timelinesAbility to effectively communicate to a diverse group of validation system users and share guidance to help users navigate the various instrument systems and processPreferred QualificationsB.S. or B.A. Degree in a science or technical disciplineFamiliarity with validation systems (M-Files a plus) and documentation change control in a cGMP settingFamiliarity with scientific terminology related to nutrition environmentFamiliarity with revision tracking and document change controlInstrumentation software such as LIMs and EmpowerIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $29.35 $58.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.