Calibration Coordinator - Altavista, VA Plant

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Calibration Coordinator

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 Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Organize/coordinate calibration program

• Act as primary liaison with Corporate Metrology to the division/site

• Monitor/control calibration program policy and procedures and verify other requirements are met.

• Review/approve calibration specifications against product/process specifications (e.g. assigned accuracy, tolerances, calibration interval, etc.).

• Knowledge of Plant operation and requirements

• Knowledge of Quality systems

• Assist equipment owners with selection, inclusion/exclusion into the calibration program and instrument specification criteria

• Track/trend calibration status and metrics for management review/reporting

• Review/write OOT (Out of Tolerance) investigations and related corrective/preventative actions

• Address Past due Out of Tolerance Report

• Track out of tolerance reports for closure in 30 days

• Document meeting minutes, action lists, and open issues.

• Responsible for project planning and execution by coordinating activities across all the departments for the success and timely implementation of change to product, meeting Division business strategies.

• Document and coordinate instruments that require calibration with outside vendors.

• Define, plan, coordinate and integrate activities associated with upgrades/changes to existing products and instrumentations.

• Responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the quality system.

• Participate in the development of the corrective action that relates to calibration identified because of an ER/CAPA or audit investigation.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience (this is reasonable)

• Minimum 2 years of calibration or related experience

• Knowledge of program management tools such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Maximo, and Cognos

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Administrative and technical skills

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$29.55 – $59.05/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Altavista : Building 1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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