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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Specimen Processor I
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. Youll 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 bachelors 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
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbotts Diagnostics family of businesses bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Specimen Processor I is within Toxicology located at Gretna LA at Alere Toxicology this role the individual will be responsible for receiving opening and verifying specimens in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.
What Youll Work On
Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms
Assign laboratory accessioning numbers and aliquot specimens
Destroy specimens as needed
Clean and maintain work area daily
Inspect all trash bags once aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal
Process Triage request
Assist Sample Handling area
Prepare samples for shipment
Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
Must comply with company policy
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Basic ability to use a computer
Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures
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
Work Environment
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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 on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$13.25 $26.55/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:
3Rd Shift (United States Of America)
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting 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 materials
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol:
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 114000 collea...
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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Specimen Processor I
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. Youll 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 bachelors 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
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbotts Diagnostics family of businesses bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Specimen Processor I is within Toxicology located at Gretna LA at Alere Toxicology this role the individual will be responsible for receiving opening and verifying specimens in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.
What Youll Work On
Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms
Assign laboratory accessioning numbers and aliquot specimens
Destroy specimens as needed
Clean and maintain work area daily
Inspect all trash bags once aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal
Process Triage request
Assist Sample Handling area
Prepare samples for shipment
Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
Must comply with company policy
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Basic ability to use a computer
Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures
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
Work Environment
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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 on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$13.25 $26.55/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:
3Rd Shift (United States Of America)
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting 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 materials
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol:
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