Specialist Ops I
- Pay
- $20 – $41 per hour
- Location
- Des Plaines, IL
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
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 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 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists
The Opportunity
The Ops Specialist produces high-quality diagnostic assay components in a GMP regulated environment.
What You'll Work On
- Performs routine lab operations and basic manufacturing operations.
- May assist in performing more complex operations.
- Performs basic electronic transactions associated with systems used for inventory management and document control.
- Works under direct supervision to make decisions that impact quality, productivity and cost.
- Documents work activities, maintains inventory records and assists with conducting inventory verification checks as needed.
- Works closely with supervisor to complete assigned work orders in a manner that achieves overall schedule requirements.
- Documenting activities in an accurate, timely and complete manner.
- Maintaining accurate inventory records and processing all related ERP transactions in a timely manner d)
- Performing assigned activities in a manner that contributes to the achievement of team productivity and financial goals.
- Working with supervisor to resolve basic issues that arise during day-to-day operations.
- Working safely and in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.
- Understanding job training requirements and ensuring that training is conducted on time.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) In a scientific or technicaldiscipline is preferred. 3
- An equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Some Related work experience.
- Displays the ability to learn basic techniques and methods used to manufacture probebased diagnostic products including operations such as solution prep, chemicaldispensing, DNA extractions and DNA formulation.
- Masters performance of these operations in a timely manner.
- Some familiarity with use of electronic systems and databases used for resource planning, inventory management and document control.
- Able to accurately follow complex technical instructions.
- Has the capability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Job requires regular movement between workstations and routine lifting of heavy materials.
- High degree of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination is needed.
Pay and benefits
The base pay for this position is $20.35 - $40.65/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
- JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing
- DIVISION: AMD Molecular
- LOCATION: United States > Des Plaines: DP01
Additional Locations
- WORK SHIFT: Standard
- TRAVEL: No
- MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable
Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
About Abbott
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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
From Abbott's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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