Technician, Intermediate (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-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: Regular, Full Time, Shift: 4x4A – 11:30am to 11:30 pm four days on four days off

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Technician, Intermediate for our Ottawa test cartridge manufacturing facility. In this role you will perform technical work with, or without established procedures. The work requires judgment, initiative, creativity, and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives and making recommendations. You will work with occasional supervision which may vary with the context/nature of the work. Latitude exists to select appropriate work methods without guidance from supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Plans and organizes work and initiates/maintains work schedule.

Establishes priorities of work assignment input, as needed.

Solves a wide range of problems requiring some interpretation of defined procedures and practices. Selects methods and practices with guidance from supervisor to obtain robust, thorough and practical solutions.

Communicates ideas and suggestions for improving processes to leadership and actively participates in implementing timely solutions.

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.

Required Education and Experience:

• College Diploma (2 year program) or equivalent work experience.
• 1 – 3 years relevant work experience.
• 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 form and develop interpersonal, professional relationship; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skills and willingness to learn.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts 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 @AbbottGlobal.

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