• Job Description

  Req#: 31066523
  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:
  Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
  The position of Quality Control Technician II is within our Cardiometabolic business unit located in San Diego, California. This role is responsible for monitoring product quality through testing and observation. Additionally, this position consists of the operation of moderately complex semi-automated equipment.
  This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for running in-process, stability/calibration, final release, and experimental devices
  • Notifying appropriate personnel of results and completing all associated data and documentation
  • Cross-trained on all processes including in-process, stability, calibration, and final release
  • Able to solve process-related questions/problems and minor investigations
  • Review device history records
  • Train new employees/Quality Control Technician I
  • Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
  • Responsible for inventory of all testing related materials
  • Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Alere Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies
  • 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:
  Minimum Education:
  High School/ GED graduate or equivalent
  Minimum Experience:
  2 - 5 years relative work experience
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS in a science-related field
  • 2 – 5 years of laboratory experience in quality control/assurance or a manufacturing environment, preferably invitro diagnostics
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; strong knowledge of Excel
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Able to multitask and adapt to changes in task priorities
  
  COMPETENCIES:
  • Continually develops his/her own skillset.
  • Acts ethically and takes accountability for achieving outcomes.
  • Actively develops a network to bring best solutions to the team or customer.
  An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
  
  We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact your local HR department.
  The base pay for this position is
  $19.33 – $38.67/hour
  In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  JOB FAMILY:
  Operations Quality
  DIVISION:
  CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics
  LOCATION:
  United States > San Diego : 9940 Mesa Rim Road
  ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
  WORK SHIFT:
  Standard
  TRAVEL:
  Yes, 5 % of the Time
  MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
  Not Applicable
  SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
  Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials
  Abbott 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.pdf
  EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

• About the company

  Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States.

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