Forensic Scientist II, Extraction (Night Shift)
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Job Location:
Gretna, NE - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 34
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our diagnostic solutions are utilized in hospitals laboratories and clinics worldwide. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions ranging from heart attacks to blood disorders infectious diseases and cancers.
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.
- 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.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
The position ofForensic Scientist II Extraction is within Toxicology located atGretna LA. In this role the individual will be responsible for preparation extraction and sample vial preparation of samples for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation following the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of otherregulatoryorganizations for all non-negative test results. This job also requires the individual to perform QC duties.
Shift:
Monday to Friday
9:00 PM- 6:00 AM
What Youll Work On
- Preparation and extraction of samples for GC/MS confirmation in theforensic toxicologylaboratory.
- Safely operate monitor and troubleshootlaboratory equipmentto ensure proper functionality
- Prepare test and evaluate new reagents controls and calibrators incompliancewith SOPs andregulatoryguidelines.
- Perform and documentpreventative maintenanceandquality controlprocedures
- Sound technical decision-making regardingtestingand problem-solving.
- Storage of and replenishment of supplies as needed.
- Adherence to all security procedures for ensuring the confidentiality of donor information.
- Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Must comply with company policies.
- Maintain asafework environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree inBiologyChemistryMedical Technology or a relatedscience
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient with computers; Familiarity withlaboratory information systemsis a plus
- Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
- Ability to read and comprehend the SOP Federal (49 CFR Part 40) and CAP-FUDT guidelines
- Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
- Ability to provide input and recommendations onoperations
- Climate-controlled office andtestinglaboratory environment
- May bepotentialexposure to toxic or hazardous materials
* 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:
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 and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$17.15 $34.25/hourIn 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:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Lift carry push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis Routine work with chemicals Work in a clean room environment Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materialsAbbott 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
About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
