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.About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.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.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out in our facilities in Irving, TX in the Diagnostics Division.
Must be able to travel up towards 30%
What You’ll Work On
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
Lead and develop Alinity h-series hematology technical product support, application support, and training personnel per policies and procedures.
Responsible for Alinity h-series hematology operations manuals, technical service and support documentation; including ISAs; TSBs; Service and Support manuals and user impact for application documentation.
Key contributor for creating and maintaining training curriculums and training materials for new and on-market product releases.
Focal point for global area Alinity h-series hematology instructor collaboration and development along with Train-The-Trainer product certifications.
Represent country and area service teams regarding quality system and service actions for Alinity h-series hematology products supported, including customer satisfaction metrics and input.
Influence and drive service performance at the global and country level. Hold country service teams accountable and manages completion of CAPA mandatory actions prior to due date.
Translate customer needs into product and process requirements; review process and product designs to ensure that customer satisfaction and establish programs to address those issues and prevent defects.
Workload balance technical and application support; employee and customer training with internal projects and product improvements.
Balance on-market resource needs with new product development. Balance project prioritization with support functions.
Create a climate of high performance, trust and respect within the organization. Conduct performance; development; and disciplinary discussions with employees. Interview candidates for positions in the department.
Build effective relationships internally and externally by productive exchange information with employees; peers; global service leaders; internal leaders and customers.
May require some global travel.
Communicate effectively with peers and leaders from different countries and cultures on a daily basis. Share best practices and processes globally to impact service effectiveness.
Manage concurrent projects and meet timelines.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
BS or equivalent
Experience,7+ years of related technical or application experience,
Previous hematology clinical diagnostics experience is required.
Experience with product training instruction and curriculum management.
Preferred Qualifications
Alinity h-series hematology product knowledge and experience is desired.
Experience with instrument software loading and interaction with instrumentation is desired.
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 (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.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $83,000.00 – $166,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot 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 corpjat@abbott.com
