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Lead Instrument TechnicianAbbott • South Portland, ME, US
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Lead Instrument Technician

Lead Instrument Technician

Abbott • South Portland, ME, US
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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.

Job Description

Lead Instrument Technician

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.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • 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 worldwide 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

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.

Join our dynamic Infectious Disease Developed Markets team in South Portland, ME , as a Lead Instrument Technician . In this role you will serve as a lead technician supporting the Global Instruments Operations organization.

If you're looking for a dynamic role where your contributions will drive the development and manufacture of new products, systems, and processes, join us!

What You'll Work On

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices, including cleaning, decontaminating, disassembly, and final assembly, while adhering to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures.
  • Resolve complex problems by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data with high accuracy and insight.
  • Demonstrate financial responsibility by independently approving and reviewing repairs completed by others with a value of up to $2,000.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to other technicians.
  • Processes, reviews and routes Purchase / Work Orders for approval / review
  • Completes test records and work orders according to procedures with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing of lab space in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Manage instrumentation repair projects and coordinate with other departments, as required.
  • Inspects equipment, standards, parts, and mechanical components for errors, flaws, and certification / calibration status prior to use to ensure proper operation.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best manufacturing and documentation practices.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance of electronic instruments.
  • Lead initiatives to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  • Performs assigned training curriculum prior to Due Dates to avoid late training instances.
  • Ensures skills and training are adequate to be both compliant and productive with job tasks and confirms performance by soliciting feedback.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems from the product line / process to minimize reject levels and increase throughput
  • Leads the effort of preparing documentation regarding Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Operation through effective communication and collaboration with Production Supervisors, Manager and Engineering.
  • Sets up and operates all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.
  • Maintains accurate records, manages inventory of spare parts and materials, and provides team members with necessary information to procure replacement parts or special materials required for effective equipment repairs.
  • Competencies

  • Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
  • Knowledge of inventory control and asset management including spare part list development, preventative maintenance, and appropriate SOP's pertaining to asset acquisition, validation, calibration and retirement.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of applicable safety / quality standard and practices required in the manufacture of Abbott products through personal work habits.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision for extended periods of time, effectively managing tasks and making informed decisions independently
  • Required Qualifications

  • 2 Year degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • 6+ years of diverse experience in high volume production setting
  • Experience operating in an organization adhering to ISO, FDA, or comparable quality systems and regulations.
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical and optical diagrams and technical specifications
  • Hands-on electro-mechanical repair, rebuild, field service experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical Certificate as an Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician or a Technical Degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Automotive Repair, or related technical field.
  • 8+ years' experience as an electromechanical technician, experience with instrumentation in the medical field.
  • Apply Now

    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.

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

    Divisional Information

    Diagnostics

    We're 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 Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

    Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics, and toxicology.

    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.

    Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world's greatest healthcare challenges.

    The base pay for this position is $26.35 – $52.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Associate

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Production and Manufacturing

    Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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