Forensic Scientist II, Screener Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
31142291
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Req #
ABLAUS31142291ENUSEXTERNAL
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Job Location
Gretna, LA, US
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Job Category
Quality
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Job Type
Full time
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Travel
No
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Schedule
40 hours per week
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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 the 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
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 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Job Skills
- documentation practices
- screening instrument operation
- instrument calibration
- laboratory information management system
- laboratory information system
- capillary electrophoresis
- troubleshooting laboratory instruments
- regulatory compliance
- data analysis
- analytical techniques
- stakeholder communication
- screening methods
- mass spectrometry
- wet chemistry
- laboratory instrumentation
- donor confidentiality
Additional Information
Who We Are
PUT YOUR TALENTS TO WORK
Abbott values the leadership skills developed through military service and we have a broad range of functional areas to put your talents to work. Our organization is making a difference in the lives of the people we serve with a diverse offering of healthcare products. We have a strong veteran employee community to help with your transition from the military to the corporate world.
