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 Abbott

Abbott 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.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are 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.

Working at Abbott

At 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.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 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

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.

The position of Assembly Lead is within our Toxicology Business Unit located in San Diego, CA.  Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for a variety of assembly and non-assembly functions in support of manufacturing goals. Position requires the ability to work independently.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm

What You'll Do

Responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet Supply Chain deliverablesMay function as a Team Lead directing Manufacturing cell or linesAccountable for the accuracy and completeness of batch records within 24 hoursResponsible for Tier 1 metrics Promotes the recognition and idea programsInteracts with cross-functional teams in the performance of daily tasksTrained on all stations of product and packaging lines including automated equipmentCoordinates the training of temporary or regular manufacturing personnelResponsible for recognizing product or equipment problems that arise during the mfg. process and escalating to Engineering/Maintenance departmentMay be required to assist with the set-up of mfg. equipmentResponsible for performing quality checks throughout the mfg. process to ensure compliance to procedures – promoting a culture of complianceActive participation in Lean Initiatives including the sustainment of improvementsResponsible for supporting and developing a culture of continuous process improvementAccess and print “current” documents from AgileAssist with decision making regarding production prioritiesCarries out duties in compliance with established business policiesDemonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of the Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agenciesMay be required to assist with investigations related to Customer Complaints, Quality Incidents and CAPA’sResponsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practicesUnderstands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job. Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activitiesPerform other duties and projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalentFive to seven years of related experience in manufacturing Good written and verbal communication skills Experience working in GMP environment Basic understanding of manufacturing systems (documentation, compliance, inventory control, production scheduling/controls, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

MS Office Suite experienceKnowledge of regulations (FDA, ISO, OSHA, etc.)Medical device manufacturing preferredExperience as a working lead in a manufacturing environment

The base pay for this position is $20.10 – $40.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.