Forensic Scientist II, Screener

Abbott

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Gretna, NE - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 34
Posted on: 22 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

Forensic Scientist II Screener

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

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 Youll 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 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

  • Detail oriented

  • Multitasking

  • 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:

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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The base pay for this position is

$17.00 $34.00/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)

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

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Key Skills

  • Laboratory Experience
  • Immunoassays
  • Machine Learning
  • Biochemistry
  • Assays
  • Research Experience
  • Spectroscopy
  • Research & Development
  • cGMP
  • Cell Culture
  • Molecular Biology
  • Data Analysis Skills

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