R&D Principal Technician

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

R&D Principal Technician

Location: Witney Site

Grow you career and help shape the future of Diabetes Care technologies.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The world Leader in Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops, and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. We have a Centre of Excellence in Witney for the development and manufacture of electrodes and biosensors used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes. The site has been instrumental in the research, development and manufacture of the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System as well as exciting developments in the Libre family including FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre 3, and the Libre Sense system. We are passionate about doing work that improves the quality of people’s lives.

We currently have an opportunity for a Principal Laboratory Technician to join our Research and Development Sensor Testing team, providing pivotal support to the ongoing activities around our future growth as a business. The R&D Principal Laboratory Technician role will be responsible for the daily processes conducted within the R&D Sensor Laboratories ensuring that all equipment and materials are available to support business critical product testing and new project introductions.

Due to the everchanging product pipeline and introduction of new sensor technology the role requires adaptability to new and complex test techniques and instrumentation.   The role will be active in supporting sensor tests and assisting R&D Scientists/Engineers in product development activities. As a Subject Matter Expert in multiple Laboratory processes ,that maintain progression of daily activities (quality, compliance, machine calibration, etc), they will ensure that equipment is available, operational and that the area is in a compliant audit ready state. The role will be involved with the planning and logistics of all R&D sensor-based studies including the production of test procedures and in providing support, guidance, and knowledge to other functions on site with product investigations.  The role will have line management responsibility for Laboratory Technicians working within the area and, if required, the incumbent will step into leading the Sensor Laboratories in the absence of the Laboratory Co-ordinator.

Main responsibilities

• Day to day control of R&D Sensor Laboratories and support of test scheduling.

• Sensor testing as and when required. 

• Equipment and material maintenance with both internal and external functions.

• Management and maintenance of area procedures and other associated documentation.

• Works closely alongside R&D Scientists and Engineers.

• Uses previous Laboratory experience and knowledge in acting as SME for R&D Sensor Laboratory equipment and processes.

• Provides knowledge, guidance, and support to sitewide product investigations.

• Provide complex and detailed project information/feedback to R&D Sensor Co-ordinator and other technical functions within the Department.

• Takes a lead role in Sensor Laboratory Quality, Compliance and EHS initiatives.

• Provide support to the continuous development of new and complex Sensor products.

• Line management of direct reports and takes ownership of Sensor Laboratories in the absence of Laboratory coordinator.

We’re looking for someone who is excited at the thought of joining a team at the forefront of Diabetes Care innovation and working in a fantastic modern and innovative environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package which includes a defined-contribution pension scheme, a share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme which you can tailor to your own requirements

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable