Laboratory Assistant, First Review

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• 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 Laboratory Assistant, Data Review, is within our Toxicology Division located at Richmond, VA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will work within the Confirmations department and be responsible primarily for sample vial discard, loading of samples to confirmatory drug testing instrumentation and preparation of reagents.

Shift: Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun - 10-hour shifts starting at 12 pm

What You’ll Work On

• Loading of donor samples and controls to LC-MS/MS, GC-MS and GC-FID instrumentation

• Operation of Sciex LC-MS/MS and Agilent GC-MS instrumentation

• Use of Sciex Analyst and MultiQuant software

• Use of Agilent ChemStation software

• System check reviews of instrumentation to verify performance

• Proper disposal of samples and controls

• Proper disposal of solvent waste

• Minor troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation

• Training of new personnel, as needed

• Adherence to all security and safety procedures and all established guidelines outlined in employee handbook

• Compliance with all established SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and company policies

• Assist in other departments, as needed

• Assist with other tasks, as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience

• Ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures

• Ability to understand laboratory instrumentation including mass spectrometry

• Ability to communicate with other employees

• Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting

• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds

• Ability to use MS Office Suite

• Have full body movement

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

• Potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

Apply Now

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

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