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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **R&D Tech III** **Divisional Information** Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease. **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’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + 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** This position works out of our St Paul - Woodridge location in the Structural Heart Division (SH). **Main Purpose of Role** Assemble complex tissue heart valves in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures and assist in development of new manufacturing procedures and inspections for current and new designs. Utilize small hand tools, calibrated instruments, measuring equipment, microscopes and test fixtures. Work with R&D peers and engineers to accomplish goals as well as Production peers, trainer, group lead, and supervisors. Maintain accurate documentation records related to quality, work in progress, test results, and special projects. Adhere to and support general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and procedures, QSR and FDA regulations. Maintain clean room integrity by using proper attire and adherence to clean room environment practices and procedures. **What You’ll Work On** + Reports to the R&D engineer and is responsible for hand sewing tissue heart valves in accordance with approved manufacturing and quality inspection procedures + Is responsible for ensuring the tissue and all compliant valve materials used in end product successfully meet all planning based on design, testing, verification, validation for new and existing products, and support of team members + Responsible for reporting results to the management team, team members, and any investigative auditors regarding issues that could impact quality, efficacy, or safety of the product + Must work well in a team environment and be able to assess the work and environment for improvement possibilities + Sustained concentration and high-sensory coordination is required to utilize small hand tools, calibrated instruments, measuring equipment, microscopes, and test fixtures + Work tasks have a high level of complexity + Working environment (clean room) requires strict adherence to protective equipment, such as cleanroom gowns, masks, gloves, head, and shoe coverings + Will work with animal tissue (porcine and/or bovine) and various chemicals + Must be flexible based on the needs of the business + Will assist R&D engineers with R&D production and testing needs + Will assist Production trainers and actively train new Tissue Valve Specialists with new manufacturing procedures and inspections + Will actively participate in safety and continuous improvement (CI) projects + Has ability exceed target time/yield expectations + Complete an Abbott-Sponsored Course determined by Supervisor **Shift** 1st Shift Monday – Friday, Flexible start times, beginning as early as 5:30 am. 8 hours per day, a total of 40 hours weekly. **Required Qualifications** + High School Diploma / GED + Minimum 4 years + Related experience with tissue valve background + Attain additional certifications internally based on the Manufacturing Process + Ability to work with very small, detailed work; use of microscope; sewing * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $20.55 – $41.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com