About this Technician Quality role at Abbott
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
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.
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 around the world 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
Abbott Molecular Diagnostics is a leader in molecular diagnostics to deliver best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world for answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics.
We have an opportunity for the Technician Quality role based in the Des Plaines, IL location.
Shift
Monday to Friday
7:00am-3:30pm
What You’ll Work On
Support audits, regulatory inspections, and global quality compliance requirements.
Perform Quality Control testing, review test data, troubleshoot instrumentation, and disposition test results for molecular diagnostic assays and manufactured parts.
Ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality documentation, products, and processes.
Disposition incoming and manufactured materials and manage materials segregation activities.
Generate, review, and approve Certificates of Assurance.
Document and evaluate exceptions, nonconformances, and CAPA, including product and risk impact assessments.
Provide compliant solutions to moderately complex problems and escalate issues as needed.
Contribute to team goals and lead limited‑scope initiatives with management oversight.
Demonstrate core competencies and maintain certification in at least one relevant technology or test process.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED with a certificate in a relevant science area is also acceptable.
2 years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the healthcare industry, preferably within a quality or laboratory function.
Strong understanding of how individual responsibilities support broader business and quality objectives.
Demonstrated proficiency in core and technical competencies.
Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, including wet chemistry, pipetting, and qualitative and quantitative transfers.
Working knowledge of operational and quality systems.
Highly desirable experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, FISH).
Experience performing Out of Specification (OOS) investigations.
Background in MQA, nonconformance management, and/or CAPA activities.
* 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.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.
The base pay for this position is
$22.50 – $45.00/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
AMD Molecular
LOCATION:
United States > Des Plaines : DP01
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
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)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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