Production Associate II

Abbott • Madison, WI

1d • $17 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate II is an entry-level position supporting Abbott Cancer Diagnostics Production Operations. The role provides training and experience across production functions, including bulk reagent production and dispensing, label application, and kitting finished goods. Work is performed under defined protocols and procedures with frequent supervision. Depending on technical skills and business needs, the associate may also participate in complex manufacturing and label printing.

The position supports production documentation, inventory management, laboratory-space cleaning, and continuous improvement. It requires reliable attendance, the ability to work a designated schedule and overtime as needed, and coordination with coworkers and other teams. The role involves work in a laboratory environment, use of lab equipment and moving machinery, and compliance with safety, personal protective equipment, and Quality Management System requirements. The position is based in Madison, with travel between Madison locations and travel listed as 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Associate degree in life sciences or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED plus 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of the associate degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in a general laboratory setting through prior job experience, education, or a combination of both.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail necessary in a GMP environment.
• Proficiency with basic software applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
• Strong communication and time-management skills; ability to work with coworkers in an organized team or alone with supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 20% and standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or type for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands, pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand/arm, and reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to use lab equipment and moving machinery for extended periods, including pipetting and traying robots.
• Ability to wear safety gear and work safely in a laboratory environment involving skin and lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, and hazardous waste.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation and simple grasping with hands for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field.
• Experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience following standard operating procedures.
• Strong documentation practices and cGMP experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple buffer preparation and manual dispensing; support automated fill, cap, and label processes and kitting of finished goods.
• Participate in complex manufacturing and label printing as technical skills and business needs dictate.
• Assist with improvement efforts through the Change Request / Change Order process or other means.
• Assist in preparing Nonconforming Material Reports, Change Orders, Out of Specifications, Investigations, and Corrective Actions and associated deliverables.
• Support inventory management using the KANBAN system for raw materials, intermediates, disposables, and spare parts related to Production areas.
• Assist with Production support activities, including cleaning Production laboratory spaces.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and support other area needs as demand requires.
• Coordinate work and communicate with other teams; follow written procedures with direction and complete daily assignments accurately, on time, and safely.
• Support company mission and values and comply with Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, work the designated schedule, and work overtime as needed.
• Use lab equipment and moving machinery, work at a laboratory bench or fume hood, and follow applicable safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Travel between Madison locations.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree