Specialist Ops I

Abbott Laboratories; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Ops Specialist to produce high-quality diagnostic assay components in a GMP-regulated environment. The role involves routine lab operations, inventory handling, and close supervision to ensure quality, productivity and cost targets are met.

You will document activities, perform ERP transactions, and work with a supervisor to complete work orders on schedule. The position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and manual dexterity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical discipline (preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Some related work experience.
• Ability to learn basic techniques used to manufacture probebased diagnostic products (e.g., solution prep, chemical dispensing, DNA extractions and DNA formulation).
• Ability to perform these operations in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with electronic systems and databases used for ERP, inventory management and document control.
• Ability to accurately follow complex technical instructions.
• Team-oriented and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Requires regular movement between workstations and lifting of heavy materials.
• High degree of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine lab operations and basic manufacturing operations.
• May assist in performing more complex operations.
• Performs basic electronic transactions for systems used for inventory management and document control.
• Works under direct supervision to make decisions that impact quality, productivity and cost.
• Documents work activities, maintains inventory records and assists with inventory verification checks as needed.
• Works closely with supervisor to complete assigned work orders to meet schedule requirements.
• Documenting activities in an accurate, timely and complete manner.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and processing all related ERP transactions timely.
• Performs activities contributing to team productivity and financial goals.
• Works with supervisor to resolve basic issues during day-to-day operations.
• Maintains safety and adheres to applicable policies and procedures.
• Understands job training requirements and ensures training is conducted on time.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Following complex instructions

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical discipline

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Some related work experience

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.

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 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 around the world 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

The Ops Specialist produces high-quality diagnostic assay components in a GMP regulated environment.

What You'll Work On

• Performs routine lab operations and basic manufacturing operations.
• May assist in performing more complex operations.
• Performs basic electronic transactions associated with systems used for inventory management and document control.
• Works under direct supervision to make decisions that impact quality, productivity and cost.
• Documents work activities, maintains inventory records and assists with conducting inventory verification checks as needed.
• Works closely with supervisor to complete assigned work orders in a manner that achieves overall schedule requirements.
• Documenting activities in an accurate, timely and complete manner.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and processing all related ERP transactions in a timely manner d)
• Performing assigned activities in a manner that contributes to the achievement of team productivity and financial goals.
• Working with supervisor to resolve basic issues that arise during day-to-day operations.
• Working safely and in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Understanding job training requirements and ensuring that training is conducted on time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) In a scientific or technicaldiscipline is preferred. 3
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Some Related work experience.
• Displays the ability to learn basic techniques and methods used to manufacture probebased diagnostic products including operations such as solution prep, chemicaldispensing, DNA extractions and DNA formulation.
• Masters performance of these operations in a timely manner.
• Some familiarity with use of electronic systems and databases used for resource planning, inventory management and document control.
• Able to accurately follow complex technical instructions.
• Has the capability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Job requires regular movement between workstations and routine lifting of heavy materials.
• High degree of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination is needed.

The base pay for this position is $20.35 – $40.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.