JOB DESCRIPTION:Transfusion Ambassador Internship (KZN)About AbbottAbbott 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 AbbottAt 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 OpportunityThis position will be based in KZN in the Abbott Transfusion Division. In this division we’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.The role of service engineer intern will provide technical in-depth troubleshooting, expertise & service support to Technical Support Specialists, FSEs & Service Support Contractors/Distributors for problems associated with analyzer, operator, application and reagent complaints.What You’ll DoPerform system installation, repairs and servicing at customer sites.Implements major product upgrades relative to the assigned system/product group.Collaborates with Sales department to assist with basic troubleshooting training of Customers.Provide service support and technical troubleshooting for defined service interventions.Provide proactive service.Required QualificationsUniversity degree (National Diploma), ideally in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Mechatronics, Medical Technology, biomedical or related. (THIS MUST BE COMPLETED).VALID DRIVERS LICENCE is essential as you will be required to travel.Preferred QualificationsNo Work experience (however previous in-service training will be accepted)Must be based in KZN and can travel to surrounding areas.Available to start immediately.Apply NowFollow 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 N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Customer ServiceDIVISION: TM Transfusion MedicineLOCATION: South Africa : RemoteADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable
