**Primary Role Objective(s)** To carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, quantity, volume are attained **Major Duties & Responsibilities** The following table outlines the main duties and responsibilities that diagnostic technologists hold. **General Area:** + Budgets own time to carry out assigned duties that support business goals. Interacts constructively with employees, managers, and cross-functional peers. + Completes compliant documentation and provides solutions to local problems. + Works effectively within the team **Quality /Compliance** : + Complete manufacturing and testing operations as required, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices. + Ensures compliance to site level policies and procedures by promptly reporting non-compliance issues to the team leader + Possess a basic understanding of the Quality System, including the Subsystems and is familiar with the Quality System Key processes. + Participate and take all trainings and reviews as required on the Electronic Training Management System **Risk Management:** + Applies basic Risk Management principles to work. + **EHS:** + Complete all activities in a safe manner ensuring that any potential safety issues and areas for improvement are highlighted to team leader. + Ensure Environmental procedures e.g., recycling, waste minimization is adhered to, and improvements made where possible. **Depending on Functional Area** + Carry out operations in the manufacturing including solution formulation, in process, final release and stability testing + Completion of validation protocols on new products or product transfers + Completes training of new employees + Participate in continuous improvement projects and process simplification + Assist in compiling information for annual budgets. **EHS Requirement** + Ensure Environmental Health & Safety standards are met and all EHS regulations and procedures are adhered to. + Foster an awareness of Environmental Health & Safety in the plant and promote a culture of continuous improvement. **Interpersonal Skills** + Ability to interact with other departments within the plant members of various teams. + Ability to interact effectively with Abbott personnel at other sites within the Division. + Effective communication and presentation skills **Problem Solving** A level of expertise is required in solving problems with the view to improving area operational and quality performance **Management and/or Leadership Responsibilities** This position has no direct people management responsibility. **Accountability** Is responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are adhered to, failure to do so could result in customer complaints, ultimately product recalls and significant financial losses. **Scope of Authority** + Individual is given authority to carry our duties without close supervision. + Regular team meetings, annual performance and career development reviews are performed through regular team meetings and one to one meeting with the area Team Leader as appropriate. **Education** Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent plus Certificate in relevant Science/Engineering area, as this foundation will provide a basic understanding of the scientific/engineering disciplines and the ability to apply them **Experience** Previous experience in a diagnostic manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential. Previous experience would provide a foundation for the disciplines required for working as a Diagnostic Technologist. 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 corpjat@abbott.com