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SalaryOur Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping young bodies grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Our Columbus plant is a high speed liquid manufacture producing Similac®, PediaSure®, and Ensure® Join us and do work that matters.
Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:
To adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out the approved tests to comply with the department objective.
Objectives:
- Will be working in a laboratory that supports manufacturing. There are samples that will be taken from the manufacturing floor and that good manufacturing practices and safety are of the highest priority
- Applying high quality scientific techniques in the microbiological analysis of raw ingredients, in-process production samples, finished product testing and environmental monitoring, to ensure that all products manufactured are fit for use
- To be able to work with fellow technicians, with a high degree of motivation, attention to important details with clear communication to all team members.This is important due to the high degree of responsibility and working within a small group where each person is relied upon highly
- To prioritize tasks to efficiently be completed with the most accurate results, and to communicate clearly and work together in a team environment
Major Responsibilities:
- Product testing
- Environmental testing
- Raw ingredient testing
- Documentation
- Housekeeping
- Media preparation/general lab work
- Communication
- Team work and independent work
- Troubleshooting
- Project work
Education:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required plus 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus), plus 2 years of laboratory experience or 4 years’ experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Or a Science related Associates Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus), plus 1 year of related laboratory experience or 2 years’ experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Or a Science related Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus)
Background:
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
- College or working in food/pharmaceutical/medicaldevice plant or hospital/medical lab.
Accountability/Scope/Budget:
Do all testing in the lab through instruction via manuals and through training. Problem solving is required when test results are out-of-specification to assign a cause and rule lab error.
Impact of actions: Depending on error, there would be an explanation on a deviation report or voluntary/FDA for a major error.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
- Fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
- 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
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Company Paid Pension Plan
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Savestudent debt program and FreeUeducation 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.50 per hour
Expected hours: 42 per week
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
