Associate Technician, Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

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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:

• Performs a sequence of operations or tasks where standard procedures or recognized operational methods are available and/or prescribed. Relies on instructions and established guidelines to accomplish wor
• Prepares solutions, as required daily
• Performs regular equipment maintenance
• Works under regular supervision, in accordance with direction and established work routine. Matters which deviate from the routine are referred to the supervisor
• Plans and organizes routine and non-routine tasks according to established objectives and work schedules
• Solves problems using technical knowledge and commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within a given area or function
• Communicates ideas and suggestions for improving processes to leadership
• Understands and complies with Quality and EH&S policies, procedures and guidelines
• Safeguards the environment and facilitates a safe and healthy workplace culture
• Other miscellaneous duties as may be required

Education and Experience:

• College Diploma (2year program) or equivalent work experience in Chemistry, Biology, micro biology or similar field.
• Previous experience to a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize own daily work to meet established schedule and to multi-task
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications
• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationship
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skills and willingness to learn
• Intermediate experience with MS Office
• Intermediate experience with databases

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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