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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Lead GC/MS Transcriptionist is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for not only team lead of the transcriptionists, but also for operating a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer and LC-MS/MS for confirmatory testing in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations for all non-negative test results. This job also requires the individual to perform QC duties.

What You'll Do

• Assist transcription supervisors to ensure the shift meets production standards and ensure instruments are properly maintained
• Supervise the operation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments and the initial review of data
• Operates the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments
• Performs initial review of data
• Supervise and prepare new controls, calibrators and reagents for GC/MS and /or LC-MS/MS
• Supervise and prepare documentation of QC validation results; as needed
• Assist with training of new employees
• Preparation and extraction of samples/validations for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation; as needed
• Operate lab equipment necessary to perform extraction; as needed
• Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes; as needed
• Assures lab department meets safety requirements
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Must comply with company policies

 

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in science or equivalent related field
• 2-4 years of experience
• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
• Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40) and CAP-FUDT guidelines
• Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting
• Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations

 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities.

 

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

The base pay for this position is

$24.65 – $49.25/hour

In 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 standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf