Co-op Student (Technical Services), Abbott Diagnostics (Mississauga)

Job description

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 130 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 107,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.

At Abbott Diagnostics, we know that laboratories performing at their best, deliver results that drive better patient outcomes and improve healthcare value. To help our customers achieve measurably better healthcare performance, Abbott has created a new way — an approach that delivers personalized solutions. By leveraging our resourceful advocates, harmonized systems and intelligent insights, Abbott Diagnostics helps redefine performance in laboratories and institutions.  Your total laboratory solution – personalized and harmonized.

Status : Temporary, Full Time (January - April)
 

Position Overview :
 
The Field Service Co-Op Student (FSCS) performs repairs and preventative maintenance of Abbott Diagnostics Division (ADD) instrumentation under the direct supervision of an Abbott Technical Service Specialist (TSS). 
 
ADD instrumentation includes blood analysis and automated tube transport (track system) equipment.
 
Equipment, training and required materials/tools will be provided by Abbott.
 
Responsibilities :

·  Perform repair, preventative maintenance, installation and product updates at customer site.
·  Prepare detailed documentation of each service call.
·  Perform modification and engineering updates at customer site.
·  Adhere to operating procedures.
·  Complete service documentation and reports (service tickets, expense reports, inventory records, contract follow-up, etc.) in accordance with Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Education and Experience:

·  Must be currently enrolled at the University of Guelph in Biomedical Engineering (year 3, 4 or 5).
·  Willing to work unscheduled overtime and travel (if required).
·  Requires lifting and transportation of laptop computer, service tools, test equipment and service part kits.
·  Requires some lifting and relocation of Abbott instrumentation during installations and / or routine service calls.
·  May require travel, including air travel.
·  Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
·  Ability to work independently.
·  Ability to take key actions and demonstrate behavioral anchors that support all Abbott Core Competencies.

Abbott Canada is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without discrimination based on factors such as race, sex, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship, family or marital status, political beliefs, sexual preference or other factors included in human rights legislation.

Our diversity goals for recruitment, hiring, and retention are embedded in our corporate goals, and our diversity initiatives are supported by the highest level of the organization.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce fosters more creative and innovative thinking throughout the organization. Creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is respected and valued, enables us to leverage our diversity as a business driver and strengthens our position as a global leader.

Abbott strives to promote and maintain an inclusive, high-performing culture that allows all employees to reach their full potential and contribute to Abbott’s success.

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JOB FAMILY:

Administrative Support

     

DIVISION:

ADD Diagnostics

        

LOCATION:

Canada > Mississauga : 7115 Millcreek Drive

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)