Confirmations Laboratory Technician I (31026280)

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The position of Confirmations Lab Technician I is within our Toxicology Division located in Santa Rosa, CA . This role will prepare specimens for routine drug testing following the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, understand, and follow written Standard Operating Procedures

• Correctly identify specimens scheduled for analysis and assemble batches as necessary

• Pour or quantitatively pipet biological specimens and standards in varying volumes

• Prepare and/or extract analytes of interest for subsequent instrumental analysis

• Interface with analytical instruments to schedule sample acquisition

• Maintain proper and adequate Chain of Custody batch documentation

• Communication with supervisors and prompt escalation of emerging challenges

• Maintain and promote a safe healthful environment for self and co-workers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent is required

• The ability to work safely with biological specimens, chemicals, equipment, and instruments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in the natural sciences

• Experience working with biological specimens and/or analytical instruments (LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS)

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Skills (e.g. statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis)

• Team player

• Interpersonal Skills

• Drives for results

• High level of attention to detail

• Adaptability

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

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact your local HR department.