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:
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
This position works out of our Plymouth, MN and Minnetonka, MN locations in the Electrophysiology Division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
The Calibration Coordinator performs various administrative tasks for the calibration department. Manage and maintain the calibration program: This includes overseeing the scheduling, execution, and documentation of calibration activities for various types of equipment, such as torque tools, electronic equipment, force gages, pressure gages, dimensional equipment and various other inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
What You’ll Work On
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors: Liaise with various departments, including production, quality assurance, and engineering, to minimize disruption during calibration activities. Schedule and coordinate with external calibration service providers.
- Maintain calibration documentation and records: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of calibration activities, including results, procedures, and certificates. Manage calibration management systems and databases.
- Review calibration documentation and labeling.
- Support quality assurance initiatives: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA regulations, ISO standards) and participate in audits.
- Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, ISO-13485 other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Coordinator job experience or equivalent role (1+yrs of experience)
- Technical background: Strong understanding of calibration concepts, techniques, and related equipment.
- Familiarity with calibration software, i.e., calibration recall software CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) such as Infor EAM, Maximo
- The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills.
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
- Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
- Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Apply Now
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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
$19.15 – $38.35/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology
LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14900 Minnetonka Industrial Road
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
