Technical Manufacturing Chemist II

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The Opportunity

The position of Technical Manufacturing Chemist II is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will provide advanced technical support toward the accomplishment of manufacturing and product development objectives.

What You'll Do

• Provides advanced technical support toward the accomplishment of manufacturing and product development objectives 
• Responsible for coordinating work of manufacturing and/or research engineers/scientists and technicians. 
• Responsible for characterizing the performance of materials, processes and products. 
• Consults with and provides technical evaluations for other departments (Manufacturing, Development, etc.) 
• Schedules test programs and management of workload to help assure timely and satisfactory completion of projects 
• May work with test requestors to develop test programs, formulate test protocols, and choose appropriate test equipment. This will include supervision of fabrication or selection of new equipment as needed. 
• May conduct root cause analysis on product failures, including proposals for preventive actions
• This job may have supervisory responsibilities of TM Chemist I position. If applicable the supervision will be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a Science related field. 
• Minimum five years’ experience in the Medical/Biotech field. 
• Knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Science related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Familiarity with national and international testing standards related to mechanical and chemical testing

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 a history of being actively involved in local communities.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

The base pay for this position is

$26.50 – $53.00/hour

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

United States > Scarborough : 10 Southgate Rd

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Routine work with chemicals

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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