Calibration & Metrology Team Lead

Abbott Laboratories; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive retirement plan

Education assistance (FreeU)

Standard work shift

Travel 5%

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a seasoned Calibration and Field Services Leader to direct a team of technicians across Abbott Park and Des Plaines facilities. You will ensure calibration, maintenance, and qualification activities meet quality and regulatory standards, while guiding performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in metrology and leadership experience in regulated settings, with a strong background in calibration principles, traceability,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in metrology, calibration, instrumentation, analytical services, field service, or related technical operations.
• Minimum 2 years of direct supervision or leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of calibration principles, measurement science, uncertainty analysis, traceability, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience in regulated environments (medical device, diagnostics, pharma, life sciences, or manufacturing).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of calibration and field service technicians supporting Abbott Park and Des Plaines operations.
• Set work priorities and allocate resources to meet customer commitments and business objectives.
• Monitor team performance, workload, productivity, safety, and quality metrics; drive continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Direct calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and qualification activities for analytical, laboratory, manufacturing, and facility instrumentation.
• Manage calibration records, deviations, investigations, and CAPA related to metrology.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers, vendors, quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical and compliance guidance on instrument selection, measurement systems, and calibration practices.
• Lead Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives and adoption of new technologies in calibration processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Calibration expertise

Metrology knowledge

Regulated environments

Data analysis & troubleshooting

Maximo or equivalent

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a seasoned Calibration and Field Services Leader to direct a team of technicians across Abbott Park and Des Plaines facilities. You will ensure calibration, maintenance, and qualification activities meet quality and regulatory standards, while guiding performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in metrology and leadership experience in regulated settings, with a strong background in calibration principles, traceability,