Lifetimes Operator II, 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/Permanent (Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm)

Position Overview:

The Lifetimes Operator works as part of a dedicated laboratory group to test medical device products across the product shelf-life. The operator will adhere to safety procedures and process documentation to prepare aqueous and blood samples, test cartridges and transmit test results.

Responsibilities:

Testing and stability testing based on approved protocols.

Organizing and keeping track of experiments and fluids in fridges.

Other job-related tasks as necessary.  In order to perform testing, you will be required to use in house data collection and summary programs such as ISD, SENDIT, ISTATS, WINISD, EGRESS and ProbeTrak.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma

Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

A mechanical aptitude and good organizational skills

A keen interest in continuous learning

Experience running cartridges and dealing with blood is preferred

Science/Chemistry/Biochemistry and/or phlebotomy experience would be considered an asset

Personal attributes: professionalism, adaptability, approachability, enthusiasm, excellent attention to detail, self-motivated, shows initiative and can work effectively as part of a team. 

You must be a self-starter and have the ability to follow instructions and use good judgement. The individual must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

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:

Mfh (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)