About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

The Opportunity

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.

We are looking for an Experienced Lab Analyst to join our Rapid Diagnostics (Toxicology) laboratory located in Loughton (Essex).

As an Experienced Analyst you would be part of the Analytical Services team in the lab and would be involved in the preparation and analysis of drugs of abuse in biological samples conducted by either immunoassay (CEDIA, HEIA) or by confirmatory techniques (such as LC/MS/MS), or by a combination of both.

What You’ll Do

Extraction of drugs from urine samples (SPE/LLE) and associated processes such as setting up batches on instruments, checking sequences, storing and disposal of samplesScreening of urine samples by CEDIA, HEIA  and preparation of daily screening quality controls and reagents Preparation of laboratory reagents, solutions and controlsSetting up of instruments and running system suitability tests (SSTs)Daily, weekly and monthly equipment checks and routine maintenance and completion of associated equipment recordsTroubleshooting assay and instrument issuesGeneral QC monitoringCalculations of concentrations for standards, QCs and reference solutions where applicableTake part in internal/external auditsResponsible for training of other team members

Required Qualifications  & Skills

Science Graduate, or equivalent experienceUnderstanding of the basic metabolic pathway of drugsUnderstanding of the types of extraction methodsUnderstanding of LCMS in order to troubleshoot assay problemsPrior experience in a laboratory environmentExcellent attention to detailKeen interest in understanding principal of processesConform with appropriate safety standards Work in accordance with the current documented Standard Operating Procedures

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 will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.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.

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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