Environmental Technician - RPD at Abbott Laboratories Limited

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Sampling, Microbiological Surface Sampling, ATP Sampling, Environmental Monitoring, Pest Control Inspection, Quality Compliance, ISO Standards, Hygiene Practice, Trace Back Swabbing, Air Sampling, Water Sampling, Laboratory Delivery, Reporting, PPE Compliance, Safety Procedures, Consumables Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity As the Environmental Technician, you will responsibility for all routine and non-routine environmental sampling specifically environmental swabbing and trace back swabbing in all areas assigned in the Environmental Management Programme (EMP). What You’ll Do: Undertake active and passive air sampling, and sampling of water supplies, compressed air, and gases Complete environmental sampling as per the Environmental Management Programme Complete Environmental trending on results Complete customer sampling, when required Complete daily reporting for the hygiene chart Complete swabbing within the schedule Ensure trace back is done until the relevant clearance is obtained for the area concerned Ensure the swabbing samples reach the laboratory within the required timelines of sampling Ensure sub samples are labelled correctly and are delivered to the required laboratory on time for testing in the required environmental and packaging conditions Tanker swabbing/sampling Be competent in carrying out both conventional microbiological surface sampling and use of ATP sampling and testing Undertake regular pest control inspections, including sighting and collection of insects as per designated schedule Order consumables as required Quality, Safety and Environmental Attend regular departmental meetings with relevant manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms. Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met. Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment. Ensure any PPE provided by the Abbott is worn and maintained. Report any accidents or incidents within 24 hours through allocated system and notify your manager. Conduct Ensure all activities carried out by self and others are in accordance with legislative employment policies, health & safety requirements and global policy. Promote a standard of excellence for quality and customer focus at Abbott. Uphold the Abbot Code of Business Conduct. Live our Abbott Values – Pioneering, Achieving, Caring, Enduring. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Abbott standard operating procedures and policies and always ensure compliance. Ensure your Company related activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards. Requirements: Tertiary education to diploma level (NCEA Level 4 or equivalent) is essential The above qualification in science (e.g. Microbiology and Chemistry) would be an advantage Worked in a dairy industry or a food industry, preferably with experience in environmental monitoring and sub sampling for laboratory testing would be an advantage Experience in microbiology would be an advantage Knowledge of hygiene practice in a food or dairy industry would be an advantage Location This position is based in Auckland > Richard Pearse Drive (RPD) . Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: New Zealand > Auckland : RPD ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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Responsibilities

The Environmental Technician is responsible for routine and non-routine environmental sampling, including air, water, and surface swabbing as per the Environmental Management Programme. They must ensure accurate labeling, timely laboratory delivery of samples, and conduct regular pest control inspections.