Technician, Product Performance

Abbott Laboratories; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Technician in Product Performance at their Sylmar, CA location. This role focuses on the inspection and testing of materials within the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant inspection experience, and strong attention to detail. Abbott offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment conducive to personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Career development

Free medical coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Quality performing inspection.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection and testing.
• Document non-conformances in the Quality Management System.
• Assist in the development of inspection methods and equipment.

Skills

Visual inspection

Dimensional testing

Functional testing

Communication

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CMMs

Optical measurement equipment

Statistical software packages

Job description

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Technician, Product Performance

Apply locations United States - California - Sylmar time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 31119576 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

Our location inSylmar, CA currently has an opportunity for a Technician, Product Performance

THIS IS AN ONSITE DAILY REQUIRED POSITION.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the CRM Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Performs inspection and testing of purchased materials, components and products in accordance with policy and procedures. Assists Supplier Quality Engineering with technical inspection support.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs visual, dimensional and functional inspection and testing according to documented policies and procedures.
• Records inspection and test data as prescribed by written instructions and procedures
• Operates all associated test and measurement equipment as instructed and as documented in procedures.
• Assists in the Development of inspection methods.
• Recommends changes to policies and procedures.
• Documents non-conformances in Non-Conforming Material Review system.
• Receive and track equipment used by patients or explanted from patients bodies for failure analysis
• Reconcile all received products with quality system records and investigate/resolve any anomalies
• Performs testing and inspection in accordance with special test requests.
• Contributes to test and measurement equipment selection.
• May assist in training other inspection staff in use of equipment.
• Decontaminate explanted equipment per operating procedures
• Maintain appropriate inventories of decontamination chemicals and process materials
• Assists in gathering, analyzing, and trending of data.
• Performs work of a miscellaneous nature as required.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience

• 1-2 year’s experience in Quality performing inspection.
• Experience with CMMs, optical measurement equipment, hand tools, gages, pressure and force gage testing.
• Training in blueprint reading and experience with inspection sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485.
• Good communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, database entry, and use of statistical software packages.
• Prior medical device component inspection experience preferred.
• ASQ CMI certification preferred.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business environment.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, including weekends
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

WHAT WE OFFER :

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is

$18.40 – $36.80/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing 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

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