Technician II Dispensing

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Technician II Dispensing jobs in Abbott Park, IL, US

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.

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• 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 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL (Lake Bluff, IL) location in the Core Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

As the Technician II, you’ll be responsible for issuing chemicals and in-process materials to manufacturing work orders and requisitions. This includes working with aseptic materials and frozen materials and disposing of materials based on hazardous classification.

Shift

Monday to Friday

2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

What You’ll Work On

• Dispense materials by using aseptic, gravimetric, or volumetric procedures.

• Individuals will be required to perform math calculations and trained to handle chemical and biological materials safely.

• Ensure proper setup and operation of weighing and measuring equipment and utilize a variety of documentation to perform job functions.

• Act as “On the Job Trainer” for certain areas of responsibility.

• Responsible for the accurate dispensing of materials.

• The impact of not performing the job correctly could lead to the product being used in error, and in turn, unnecessary disposal of valuable product.

• It could also lead to product recalls.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Some related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college preferred

• Individuals will be required to train and become familiar with GMP and computerized inventory systems.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $19.55 – $39.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.