Quality Analytical Lab Trainer - Altavista, VA Plant
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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.**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:+ Production areas that are **clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled**+ **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance+ **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans+ **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, **Medical Benefits start day 1**+ **Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays**+ Retiree Healthcare program+ **Robust 401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match+ 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.+ **A stable company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities+ 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**+ Responsible for the coordination, facilitation and documentation of on-the-job-training (OJT) for new employees in the QA Lab (Lab Technicians, Lab Specialists and Lab Analysts).+ Develop and maintain OJT materials, processes and tools to ensure consistency across the North America QA Labs+ Train others (as needed) on OJT process and tools to serve as designated job trainer+ Develop training materials to support the OJT program. Revise and/or update OJT materials as new equipment is added or new procedures are created.+ Collaborate closely with QA Lab managers, SMEs and the QA Lab trainers at the other manufacturing sites to design and develop a standardized OJT program that prepares new employees for success.+ Communicate with QA Lab managers and staff when issues/concerns arise and work to resolve.+ Train new QA Lab employees. Demonstrate how to properly operate all lab equipment and execute all test methods.+ Conduct and document training for lab employees when test methods are revised.+ Train others to serve as designated trainers for the QA Lab.+ Update training records in the Learning Management System to ensure OJT completion is captured.You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.**Required Qualifications**+ Associate degree in Chemistry or a related field+ Minimum 4 years**Preferred**+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and workIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) ( Now*** 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 ( 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.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 - $114,700.00. 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-###-#### or email ...@abbott.com