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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

About Abbott

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbotts life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

The position of Calibration Technician III is within our Quality department located at Carlsbad, CA. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for calibration and other metrology activities in support of company production and quality objectives.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

WHAT YOULL DO

* Performs calibrations, diagnostics, and maintenance of inspection, measuring and test equipment
* Timely completion of tasks with appropriate documentation according to standard operating procedures, standard work instructions, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies
* Demonstrates knowledge of uncertainty calculation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes
* Develop methods for calibration of various instruments using accepted metrology and industry practices
* Assists with identification, purchase, and organization of calibration standards
* Troubleshoot equipment and system malfunctions or arrange for repair as appropriate
* Coordinate and perform in-house equipment calibration verifications according to written procedures
* Provide training and guidance regarding the calibration program with other departments as needed
* Provide direct communication with calibration service providers including coordinating and supervising onsite visits ensuring compliance with current requirements and standards
* Reviewing and approving in-house and vendor calibration documentation
* Initiate and provide guidance with out of tolerance reports
* May train junior staff
* Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
* Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Alere Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
* Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
* Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job. Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities.
* Perform other duties & projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

Required

* High School diploma; and one of the following:
* Completion of military training (PMEL) with 4 years experience as a calibration or instrument technician
* Completion of an Instrumentation or Industrial Electronics (2-year) curriculum at a technical school with 4 years experience as a calibration or instrument technician
* AA/AS degree in a related science or engineering major with 4 years experience as a calibration or instrument technician
* Knowledge of metrology principles
* Highly skilled in one metrology discipline; demonstrated knowledge and application of three additional disciplines (temperature, pressure, electrical, flow, physical dimensional, etc.)

Preferred

* Experience with a calibration management database application (Maximo, CalMan, ProCal, etc.)
* Strong proficiency in using MS Office, WORD, Excel, Visual Basic, Access, MS Project, Visio and other data systems (JDE)

WHAT WE OFFER

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

* 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

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ARDx Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Carlsbad : IBIS BioSciences

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

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