Sampling Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. 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. • Benefits that support you and your family to stay healthy, financially secure, and supported throughout life's journey - including comprehensive medical insurance coverage, wellbeing support, and competitive rewards that recognize your contributions. • 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. The Opportunity As the Sampling Specialist , the purpose of this role is to complete laboratory sampling activities in a timely and compliant manner, supporting product release, quality assurance, technical requests, and customer and sales requirements. What You’ll Do • Collect and prepare samples according to approved procedures. • Complete sampling and testing on time to support product release. • Coordinate sampling requests with internal teams. • Ensure samples are correctly labelled, documented, and traceable. • Dispatch samples to laboratories on time and in the correct condition. • Identify and escalate sampling issues and support quality investigations. • Maintain sampling areas, equipment, and support continuous improvement. • 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 minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment. • Ensure any PPE provided by Abbott is worn and maintained. • Report any accidents or incidents within 24 hours through allocated system and notify your manager. • Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with legislative requirements, employment policies, Health & Safety requirements, and global policies. • Promote excellence in quality and customer focus. • Uphold the Code of Business Conduct. • Demonstrate company values – Pioneering, Achieving, Caring, Enduring. • Maintain current knowledge of standard operating procedures and policies and always ensure compliance at all times. • Ensure all company-related activities comply with applicable legislation, legal requirements, and ethical standards. • Ensure the timely completion of the timesheet via allocated system. • Completion of all assigned Training to this role by the scheduled due date is mandatory. • Hold a current and valid driver's license, with the flexibility to travel to other sites (occasionally) as required to support business needs. Requirements • Experience working in a laboratory environment, including sample registration processes and the use of laboratory systems, is desirable. • Knowledge of food or dairy industry standards and relevant quality systems is an advantage. • Experience in the dairy or food industry, preferably with sampling experience, is an advantage. • A qualification in science (e.g. Microbiology or Chemistry) is an advantage. • Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Location This position is based in Pokeno, Waikato. 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. FilesFiles The base pay for this position is N/A/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: New Zealand > Waikato: Pokeno Plant 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)