Training Coordinator

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The position of Training Coordinator is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine.  In this role you will provide administrative support to the production team in order to produce quality products, seek continuous improvement, and achieve established goals and targets for safety, quality, and productivity.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the Operations Training Supervisor to ensure all training objectives are met and lend support on priority projects.
• Responsible for coordination and facilitation of training needs and documentation.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining all paper and electronic training records.
• Responsible for presenting trainings.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Develop and improve training tools to effectively train staff.
• Assist in the facilitation of Orientation training and functions that support onboarding of new employees.
• Carry out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior, image, and communication with both internal/external business associates that reflect positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.
• Perform other duties & projects as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 years’ experience in professional environment
• Prior experience providing, coordinating, and/or developing training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or higher from a college or technical school in manufacturing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of operational excellence/lean principles and applications.
• Basic understanding of medical device manufacturing.
• Demonstrate literacy and comprehension of standard operating procedures and manufacturing documents.
• Prior experience using CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and techniques. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work successfully both as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, manufacturing, and word processing software.
• Ability to work collaboratively and building strategic relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to problem solve and propose solutions with limited guidance
• Ability to take and use constructive criticism when provided.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and pivot to

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.