Technical Support Scientist

Job description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Abbott Park, (Lake Bluff), IL currently has an opportunity for a Technical Support Scientist.  

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

This mission-critical, full-time role will proactively contribute to design control or process/product improvement activities and investigations. Will perform or support test/process method

modifications , recognize adverse trends/emerging issues , and propose/implement solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

·  Project Management - Manage product and process improvements independently using established principles and procedures.
·  Product and Process Improvement - Monitor performance of multiple manufacturing processes and products differing in nature but with recurring themes to recognize adverse trends and instigate improvement programs as required.
·  Proactively contribute to design control , process and product improvement activities, and investigations.
·  May perform or support test and process method modifications .
·  Recognize adverse trends and emerging issues.
·  Propose and implement solutions to internal and external issues.
·  Design Control & Risk Management - By standard practice (Operating Procedures) independently develops, and maintains risk management files and organizes data for risk management evaluation and decisions.
·  Complaint and Internal Investigations - Manage investigations, identify root cause and drive to resolution with minimal supervision.
·  Travel: up to 10-20% (US and International), depending on current COVID-19 conditions, restrictions, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

·  Bachelor’s Degree in scientific and technical field is desired or relevant combination of education and experience.  
·  2 years’ related work experience. (Advanced degree(s) may offset required years of experience).

Preferred

·  Project Management (including cross-functional facilitation) and Design Control management experience from medical device company or similar.
·  Engineering degree and relevant engineering background involving molded commodities, polymers , etc., from medical device company or similar.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

·  Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
·  Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
·  Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
·  Paid time off
·  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
·  Pension Plan
·  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ADD Diagnostics

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP01A Floor-1

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     
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