Technical Support Technician

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 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, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Instrument Installation Specialist to join our expanding Diagnostics Division.

The main aspects of this role include:

• Installation and commissioning of Abbott Alinity chemistry and immunoassay instruments in customer sites
• Go above and beyond to provide technical support for the installation and commissioning process of instruments on customer sites
• Respond to customer needs by partnering with Sales, Marketing and other functional areas while adhering to current compliance guidelines.
• Learn from experienced peers and Project Manager who will be coordinating the Installer's activities
• Attend Applications Training course upon commencement

In addition to the above, the relevant experience is required:

• Biomedical Science degree or similar – preferred
• 1 year experience in Pathology lab – preferred
• Experience on automated chemistry and/or immunoassay analysers - highly desirable
• Experience with assay correlations – highly desirable
• Knowledge of basic pathology lab practice
• Knowledge of assay QC and calibration
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment

This role will work within a team of very capable and passionate individuals committed to getting the best outcomes for the patients and the customers that we serve.

Abbott provides some fantastic benefits for our employees, these include:

• Free Parking
• Onsite Gym
• Mothers Room
• Discounted Healthcare
• Discounted Shares program
• Fresh fruit available to employees
• AND…..Lots, lots more

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our careers site at www.abbottcareers.com for more information

Abbott is an equal opportunity employer

We ask that recruiters respect our internal recruitment process and PSA panel, and refrain from contacting us, or referring candidates to this role.

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