Assembly Core Operator, Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

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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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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/2 year Contract

Responsibilities:

Collaborate and coordinate with manual cartridge assembly teams to maximize quality, efficiency and throughput.

Follow engineering instructions as they apply to builds or experiments.

Staff manual line positions as scheduled including chips-to-base, sensor, pouching and boxing, keeping buffers full to support maximum line performance.

Inspect and monitor quality and process rejects in accordance with documented procedures.

Elevate quality and productivity observations to help minimize defects, scrap and maximize throughput.

Deliver accurate, timely, and legible record keeping in compliance with procedures, abiding by GMP standards and practices.

Demonstrate compliant gowning and clean room techniques and maintain a tidy, organized and clean workspace in support of 5s.

Communicate ideas and suggestions for improving the Assembly practices to Assembly Leadership.

Understand and comply with applicable EH&S policies, procedures and guidelines and applicable manufacturing procedures.

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

Other miscellaneous duties as may be required.

Education and Experience:

• High School
• Typically requires 0 - 3+ months of relevant work experience.
• Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment is an asset
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize own daily work to meet established schedule.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications.
• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Knowledge of manufacturing within a regulated, cGMP environment is an asset.

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and

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