Calibration Lab Technician III

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,867,000 - 105,590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI is seeking a Calibration Lab Technician III to calibrate, maintain, and repair laboratory instruments such as pipettes, balances, and related devices. The role requires strong documentation, teamwork, and the ability to work in a GMP environment.

The position offers a typical 8:00am–5:00pm schedule with potential for overtime and travel up to 10%. Candidates should have a degree in Electronics, Molecular Biology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in electronics, molecular biology, or related field.
• 1+ years of calibration, maintenance, or repair of lab equipment.
• Strong GMP/documentation skills and ability to work in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and adjustments according to standard procedures.
• Clean, repair, and calibrate pipetting devices.
• Document calibration and prepare calibration reports.
• Maintain equipment data in CMMS database.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and parts inventory.
• Communicate effectively with employees, customers, and vendors.
• Work well in GMP environments and with a team or independently.
• Travel 10% of time may include overnight/weekend.

Skills

Pipette calibration

Calibration & repair

Documentation & GMP

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Molecular Biology, or related field

Associate’s degree + 2 years relevant experience

High school/GED + 4 years related experience

Tools

Pipettes

Balances & equipment

Job description

Working atAbbott

AtAbbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.


• Employees can qualify for freemedical coveragein ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.


• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.


• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.


• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.


• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Madison, WI location in the Cancer Diagnostics division.

We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics, and toxicology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision‑making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

Our molecular division delivers best‑in‑class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular‑based solutions.

Position Overview

The Calibration Lab Technician III is responsible for performing calibration, maintenance, and repair on a variety of equipment sent into the calibration lab (e.g., pipettes (single & multi‑channel), bottle top dispensers, load cells, masses, timers, temperature measuring equipment, etc.). This role will demonstrate a high level of organization, the ability to multitask and build trust with internal and external customers.

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

What You’ll Work On

• Perform calibrations and adjustments in accordance with approved standard procedures.


• Clean, repair, and calibrate pipetting devices.


• Document the calibration and preparation of calibration reports.


• Maintain equipment data in a CMMS database.


• Maintain tools, equipment, and parts inventory.


• Ability to frequently and accurately communicate with employees, customers, and vendors in person, via the telephone, or by email.


• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail necessary in a GMP regulated environment.


• Ability to work effectively in team situations as well as independently.


• Ability to interact, coordinate, and communicate effectively with internal staff and external vendors.


• Strong problem‑solving skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work using constant walking or motion to coordinate work and interact with co‑workers.


• Ability to work designated schedule.


• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.


• Ability to work overtime as needed.


• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.


• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.


• Regular and reliable attendance.


• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.


• Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.


• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.


• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.


• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment including pipettes and balances for extended periods of time.


• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high‑speed centrifugation.


• Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.


• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Molecular Biology, or related field; or Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties; or high school degree/general education diploma (GED) and 4 years of maintenance, repair, calibration of equipment or relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of bachelor’s degree.


• 1+ years of experience in any of the following:
  
  
  
  • Pipette calibration
  
  
  • Calibration, maintenance, and/or repair of equipment in a biotech manufacturing environment.
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.


• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with equipment qualification.


• Experience in pipette calibration and repair.


• Experience working in a regulated environment, specifically under FDA, ISO, CAP and/or CLIA


• Knowledge of ISO 17025:2005 and 21 CFR Part 820 requirements related to inspection, measuring, and test equipment.

Follow your career aspirations toAbbottfor diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.Abbottis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $18.45 – $36.85 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.