Research Operator I - Columbus Pilot Plant

Abbott Laboratories; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Research Operator 1 at the Columbus, Ohio plant in the Abbott Nutrition Division. This role blends, processes, fills and sterilizes liquid and powdered infant and adult nutrition products, performing material handling, cleaning, CIP, COP, and packaging tasks.

You will follow cGMP, read work orders, and operate filling equipment and QA checks. The position offers data-driven responsibilities, safety training and opportunities to grow within a global healthcare company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's in technical field preferred.
• 4 years of plant production experience (preferably in drug, food or beverage manufacturing).
• Ability to read and follow work orders, troubleshoot equipment, and operate powered industrial vehicles.

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

Troubleshooting

Reading work orders

Problem solving

Teamwork

EHS compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in technical field (preferred)

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

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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:

• 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 stablecompany 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 1 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.

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