Operations Scientist 3 (Environmental Monitoring Group Lead)
Apply locations: United Kingdom - Witney
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job requisition id: 31123387
Job Description
Bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life in a company that can truly help you achieve your full potential.
Abbott Diabetes Care, a world leader in glucose monitoring, designs, develops, and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. We are passionate about improving the quality of people's lives.
Our Centre of Excellence and Innovation in Witney manufactures test strips and biosensors used by patients and healthcare professionals for diabetes management. The Operations group, our largest team at Witney, produces high volumes of test strips and biosensors annually, adhering to strict quality standards mandated by European and US authorities.
We are seeking an Operations Scientist III to join our manufacturing and R&D facility in Witney, West Oxfordshire, leading the Environmental Monitoring Group. In this role, working within a small, friendly team, you will ensure that cleanroom monitoring activities are completed to maintain sterility assurance levels in the facility.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee routine environmental monitoring activities
* Serve as the primary contact for EMG queries and investigations
* Establish team priorities, goals, and strategies
* Support and delegate improvement projects
* Foster development of team members
* Support audit activities related to environmental monitoring
* Ensure compliance with ISO 8 cleanroom standards and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific subject or equivalent experience in an ISO cleanroom environment. Those with strong secondary education and industry experience are encouraged to apply. You should have excellent attention to detail, a logical and methodical approach to problem solving, and the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing circumstances. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working with cross-functional teams.
Practical skills in a manufacturing environment, good IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint), and the ability to develop these skills are required, as the role involves hands-on work in the manufacturing facility.
Benefits
Abbott offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, share ownership, private healthcare, life assurance, and flexible benefits. We also promote employee well-being through initiatives such as onsite allotments, fitness campaigns, beekeeping, yoga, and more.
Additional Details
Base pay: Not specified (may vary by location)
Division: ADC Diabetes Care
Location: United Kingdom > Witney: Production Facility
Work shift: Standard
Travel: Yes, approximately 5%
Medical surveillance: Not applicable
Significant work activities: Not applicable
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