Research Operator I

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Vacation and holidays

Career development

Job summary

Abbott is hiring at its Columbus Tech Center for a Research Operator 2 to blend, process, fill and sterilize infant and adult nutritional products. You will handle material dispensing, CIP, labeling and quality checks in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and 4 years in plant production, with knowledge of regulatory standards and safe operation of equipment. Abbott emphasizes career development, benefits, and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Technical field preferred.
• Four years experience in a plant production environment (preferably within drug, food or beverage manufacturing).
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula, adult nutrition, and performance nutrition.
• Ability to read and follow work order documents, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and operate powered industrial vehicles.
• Should possess a good mechanical aptitude and solid problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet departmental standards and expectations for teamwork and customer service.
• Demonstrate job proficiency in skills associated with current grade level.
• Demonstrate consistency in retaining and applying learned skills.
• Adhere to cGMP compliance initiatives and quality systems.
• Perform tasks or job functions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS program.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and expectations for each area of responsibility.
• Execute manufacturing steps per the approved work order documents.
• Complete tasks associated with cleaning, CIP and setup of necessary equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
• Obtain Better Process Control certification.
• Execute environmental monitoring sampling.
• Standardize and use pH meters and adjust levels with appropriate reagents.
• Prepare blends, slurries and solutions for product manufacture.
• Operate heating/cooling of tanks/mixers.
• Bulk liquid transfers to tanker and refrigerated trucks.
• Setup, operation and cleaning of liquid and powder fillers.
• Perform double seam evaluations.
• Maintenance and operation of homogenizers.
• Setup, operation and CIP of heat treatment systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Reading work orders

Troubleshooting

Powered industrial vehicles

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: ABOUT ABBOTT

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

You’ll also have access to:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

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

The Research Operator 2 is responsible for blending, processing, filling and sterilization of liquid and powdered infant and adult nutritional products. Primary functions include, but not limited to: material handling/dispensing, hand cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP) agglomerate, tower dryer, heat treatment systems, cleaning-out-of-place (COP), operation of scales, temperature monitoring, routine housekeeping, line clearance verification, validation / general overview, allergen control, portable pumps, labeling/finishing of final product packages, heat treatment systems, ink jet coders, container rinsers, pH meters, product sampling, manual filling, automated powder and liquid fillers, can seamers, dry blenders, double seam evaluations, homogenizers and freeze dryer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Meet departmental standards and expectations for teamwork and customer service
• Demonstrate job proficiency in skills associated with current grade level
• Demonstrate consistency in retaining and applying learned skills
• Adhere to cGMP compliance initiatives and quality systems
• Perform tasks or job functions accurately and in a timely manner
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS program
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and expectations for each area of responsibility
• Execute manufacturing steps per the approved work order documents
• Complete tasks associated with cleaning, CIP and setup of necessary equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping in work areas
• Obtain Better Process Control certification
• Execute environmental monitoring sampling
• Standardize and use pH meters and adjust levels with appropriate reagents
• Prepare blends, slurries and solutions for product manufacture
• Operate heating/cooling of tanks/mixers
• Bulk liquid transfers to tanker and refrigerated trucks
• Setup, operation and cleaning of liquid and powder fillers
• Perform double seam evaluations
• Maintenance and operation of homogenizers
• Setup, operation and CIP of heat treatment systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED required. Bachelors Degree in Technical field preferred.
• Four years experience in a plant production environment (preferably within drug, food or beverage manufacturing).
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula, adult nutrition, and performance nutrition.
• Knowledge of food processing techniques and documentation requirements.
• Ability to read and follow work order documents, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and operate powered industrial vehicles.
• Should possess a good mechanical aptitude and solid problem‑solving skills.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com *Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $20.85 – $41.75/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Product Development

DIVISION: ANRD Nutrition Research & Development

LOCATION: United States > Columbus : Tech Center

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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