Systems Analyst, Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

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-centred 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 metre, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Abbott Pointe, is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Status: Full Time/Permanent

Position Overview:

Abbott Point of Care's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Team requires an Systems Analyst. In this role you will develop, designs, test and assist in the preparation, evaluation and implementation of client application programming/systems solutions in the maintenance and modification of new and currently used programs.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a technical team member in design, programming, testing of system projects and enhancements within a specific functional area.
• Provides day-to-day support including problem resolution and coordination of operational activity relative to job scheduling, etc. This may include doing “on-call” off-hours support on a rotation basis.
• Researches & evaluates alternative solutions and makes recommendations for improved system operations, control or enhanced business function.
• Formulates logical statements of business requirements with some guidance; devises, tests and implements efficient cost effective application program solutions (e.g. codes and/or reuses existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrates purchased solutions).
• For specialized systems (ie. ERP, MES) effectively set options to change the way the program works (configuration responsibilities).
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Two – four years of experience with software development.
• College Diploma or a University Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (or a related discipline).
• Experience with client-server application design and development.
• Proficient with VB.net.
• Proficient with MS-SQL Transact-SQL Language and writing complex stored procedures.
• Proficient with MS-SQL Server Reporting Services
• Familiarity with development following a highly structured computerized system life cycle (SLC) process, including full FDA compliant software validation processes.
• Ability to adapt quickly and follow the established system life cycle (SLC) process and documentation templates.
• Very good analytical, communication, interpersonal and technical writing skills.
• Work experience in product manufacturing and/or medical device manufacturing and testing environment an asset.

• The candidate must have Scrum/Agile background.

• One year of Jira project management experience.

Abbott Canada is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individual 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 support by the highest level of the organization.

We strong believe that a diverse workforce fosters amore 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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