Manufacturing Specialist, Animal Care

About the role

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily health monitoring, clinical care and enrichment for farm and laboratory animals.
• Communicates with clinical veterinarians, animal care staff and investigators on a regular basis, including all animal welfare needs.
• Executes study procedures in an ethical and responsible manner, according to a written animal use protocol.
• Maintains and monitors various reports and records including animal health and husbandry records.
• Prepares and submits specimens for testing at diagnostic laboratories as determined necessary by the clinical veterinarians.
• Operates machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Maintains accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.
• Participates in the training of animal care staff in proper animal handling and care techniques.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work a shift schedule that includes both Saturdays and Sundays or holidays on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Preferred: Experience with livestock, including small ruminants or hoof stock; applicable college degree in relevant major such as Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Nursing, or related field; AALAS Certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG); experience with operating heavy farm equipment (e.g., skid steer, tractor).

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to operate heavy farm equipment
• Knowledge of animal care and husbandry practices

Benefits

• Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
• Adequate retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit
• Recognition 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
• Recognition 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

Pay

The base pay for this position is $22.50 – $45.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Schedule

Rotating shift schedule including Saturdays and Sundays or holidays.