Trainer, Research and Development Lab, Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

Job description

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 130 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 107,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.

Abbott Point of Care is a worldwide leader in providing with-patient care solutions that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective for our customers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT® System family of with-patient products and services fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving operational performance.  We are headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with more than 1,500 global employees and a presence in 84 countries. Our 46,500 square meter, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Abbott Point of Care, is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Status: Full-Time/11 Month Developmental Assignment

Position Overview:

Provide training on the good laboratory practices associated with the execution of research and development bench studies to R&D Operators and Scientists.  Also, provide leadership on the planning, documentation and record keeping associated with this training.

Responsibilities:

Administer and continuously updates a comprehensive training program that focuses on safety and consistency of Quality for the APOC Labs.

Coordinate with R&D Technical Leads and/or Managers to schedule and execute all new hire training before trainees are assigned to execute R&D studies.

Develop and document training programs and expectations for processes for which they are responsible.

Engage other R&D trainers, administers all learning assessments to trainees as training progresses.

Mentor trainees and other R&D trainers in all aspects of safety, training, quality and compliance.

Maintain and continuously develop training tools, resources and techniques that enhance and improve the training process.

Administer learning assessments to trainees for initial new hire training.  Provide a status report to the R&D Technical Leads and/or Managers and other R&D trainers on designated shift.

Provide positive feedback, encouragement and redirection to team members as they learn new processes or workstations.

Monitor learning progress across all shifts and provides on-going gap analysis reporting to R&D Technical Leads and/or Managers.

Maintain current, updated knowledge and skill related to processes in area of responsibility.

Model appropriate quality, processing and safety skills while maintaining a positive attitude.

Notify R&D Technical Leads and/or Mangers when operator has successfully completed new hire training.

Responsible for establishing and reporting on applicable training metrics.

Engage stakeholders across all shifts and develops and documents best practices for processes and workstations.

Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures and guidelines.

Safeguard the environment and facilitate a safe and healthy workplace culture.

Other miscellaneous duties as may be required.

Required Education and Experience:

Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.

Experience in a regulated environment is an asset.

Excellent English communication and presentation skills (written and spoken).

Laboratory training experience would be considered an asset

Two-year college diploma or equivalent work experience.

Abbott Canada is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without discrimination based on factors such as race, sex, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship, family or marital status, political beliefs, sexual preference or other factors included in human rights legislation.

Our diversity goals for recruitment, hiring, and retention are embedded in our corporate goals, and our diversity initiatives are supported by the highest level of the organization.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce fosters more creative and innovative thinking throughout the organization. Creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is respected and valued, enables us to leverage our diversity as a business driver and strengthens our position as a global leader.

Abbott strives to promote and maintain an inclusive, high-performing culture that allows all employees to reach their full potential and contribute to Abbott’s success.

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JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

APOC Point of Care

        

LOCATION:

Canada > Ottawa : 185 Corkstown Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

M-F (Canada)

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)