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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.

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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 an **Instrument Technician.** In this position, you will support the Global Instruments Operations organization as a technician.

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!

Please note that this job description is subject to periodic review and may be updated by management.

What You’ll Work On

+ Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices, including but not limited to cleaning, decontaminating, disassembly, and final assembly.

+ Diagnose problems by accurately gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data, either independently or by using job aids

+ Demonstrates financial responsibility by independently approving repairs, up to a value of $2,000.

+ Has the ability to make cost-effective decisions, ensuring efficient and budget-conscious maintenance.

+ Analyze calibration and service data to verify functionality of medical devices

+ Provide support to other technicians and teammates

+ Completes test records and work orders according to procedures with accuracy and timeliness.

+ Perform troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems and sub-components, adhering to established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures

+ Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing of lab space and instruments in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

+ 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.

+ Completes assigned training curriculum prior to due dates to avoid late training instances.

+ Sets up and operates all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.

+ Maintains accurate records, supports the management of spare parts inventory 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.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of applicable safety/quality standard and practices required in the manufacture of Abbott products through personal work habits.

+ Be able to clearly communicate ideas, problems and solutions to engineers.

Required Qualifications

+ 2yr degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

+ 2+ years of diverse experience in high volume production setting adhering to ISO and FDA Regulations

+ 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 electromechanical repair, rebuild, field service experience.

+ Experience with instrumentation in the medical field.

**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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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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 $20.05 – $40.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]