Research Operator I

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

The Research Operator 1 is responsible for blending, processing, filling and sterilization of liquid and powdered infant and adult nutritional products in either location (Pilot Plant or PRC). Primary functions include, but not limited to material handling/dispensing, hand cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP), operation of scales, temperature monitoring, routine housekeeping, line clearance verification, allergen control, portable pumps, labeling/finishing of final product packages, package sterilization, operation of heat treatment systems, ink jet coders, container rinsers, standardization and use of pH meters, product sampling and manual filling of package containers.

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• 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 – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 floating holidays + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Major 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

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

Education:

High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in technical field preferred.

Background:

Three 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.

Accountability/Scope/Budget:

This position is accountable for accurately following all procedures relating to the manufacture of products in the Pilot Plant/PRC. Failure to follow all procedures could result in batch loss due to wrong ingredients, incorrect temperatures or being held too long, ingredient mislabel, wrong amount added or not added at all, expired ingredients added, lost product, downtime, and re-blends.

Accountable for the safety of self and other employees while operating equipment.

This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures, or guidelines.

The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.