Production Associate II

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer matching

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, WI is hiring an entry-level Production Associate II to join the Cancer Diagnostics Production Operations team. You will participate in bulk reagent production, dispensing, labeling, and kitting within defined protocols under supervision, gaining hands-on skills.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with opportunities for training, development, and growth within a global company that values integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in life sciences or related field or HS diploma with 2 years of relevant lab experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a general laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform buffer preparation, manual dispensing, support automated fill/cap/label and kitting of finished goods.
• Assist in Change Request/Change Order processes and related investigations.
• Generate Nonconforming Material Reports, Out of Specifications, and corrective actions deliverables.
• Support inventory management using the Kanban system for materials and parts.
• Assist with cleaning of production spaces and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate with teams and follow written procedures; work with supervision as needed.
• Maintain safety and attend designated schedules; travel between Madison locations if required.

Education

Associates degree in life sciences or related field; or High School Diploma with 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, 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 free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical 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.

Position Overview

The Production Associate II is an entry level position and is the starting point to acquire skills and training required for the Abbott Cancer Diagnostics Production Operations team. This role will participate in a variety of Production functions which include bulk reagent production and dispensing, label application, and kitting of finished goods. The position will work within defined protocols and procedures with frequent supervision.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to)

• Perform simple buffer preparation and manual dispensing, support Automated Fill / Cap / Label processes, and kitting of finished goods; May participate in complex manufactures and label printing as technical skills and business needs dictate.
• Assist in improvement efforts, through the Change Request / Change Order process, or via other means.
• Assist in generating Nonconforming Material Reports, Change Orders, Out of Specifications, Investigations, and Corrective Actions, including any deliverables associated with these items.
• Support inventory management via KANBAN system for raw materials, intermediates, disposables and spare parts related to the Production areas.
• Assist in other Production support activities, such as cleaning of Production laboratory spaces.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and support other area needs dependent on demand.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate work with other teams.
• Ability to follow written procedures with direction.
• Ability to perform daily work assignments accurately, timely, and in a safe manner.
• Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete work in expected time frames.
• 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 work designated schedule.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work standing for approximately 80% 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 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to utilize lab equipment and moving machinery for extended periods of time (includes pipetting, traying robots etc.).
• Ability to use and wear safety protective gear/equipment (e.g. safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, beard nets, hair nets, booties, hearing protection, etc.) and follow safety guidelines while in the lab etc., for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work at a laboratory bench or fume hood for extended periods of time.
• Working in a lab environment will require working with skin irritants, lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, and hazardous waste.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation and simple grasping using hands for extended periods of time.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in life sciences or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of Associates degree.
• 1+ years of experience in a general laboratory setting through prior