About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Forensic Scientist II, Screener
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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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
The position of Forensic Scientist II, Screening is within our Toxicology division located at Gretna, LA. This role will be responsible for operating the instruments used to perform the initial analysis of urine specimens for substances of abuse with the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.
Shift:
3:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Monday to Friday
What You’ll Work On
Operation and maintenance of the Screening Instrument and initial review of data.
Perform moderate and high complexity testing.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain analyzers.
Troubleshoot issues with screening instruments.
Knowledge of nomenclature and assay cutoffs.
Knowledge of screening methods.
Adherence to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information.
Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Required Qualifications
BS degree in science or equivalent related field
1-3 years’ experience
Detail oriented
Multitasking
Good documentation practices
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies
Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems
Basic understanding of drugs that are tested
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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.
The base pay for this position is
$17.15 – $34.25/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
TOX ARDx Toxicology
LOCATION:
United States > Gretna : 1111 Newton Street
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materialsAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Other facts
About Abbott
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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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.
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What you'll do
- The Forensic Scientist II, Screener will operate instruments for the initial analysis of urine specimens for substances of abuse. Responsibilities include performing moderate and high complexity testing and troubleshooting screening instruments.
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