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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Laboratory Assistant, First Review

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’ll also have access to:

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

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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 bachelor’s 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 Laboratory Assistant, Data Review, is within our Toxicology Division located at Richmond, VA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will work within the Confirmations department and be responsible primarily for sample vial discard, loading of samples to confirmatory drug testing instrumentation and preparation of reagents.

Shift: Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun - 10-hour shifts starting at 12 pm

What You’ll Work On

Loading of donor samples and controls to LC-MS/MS, GC-MS and GC-FID instrumentation

Operation of Sciex LC-MS/MS and Agilent GC-MS instrumentation

Use of Sciex Analyst and MultiQuant software

Use of Agilent ChemStation software

System check reviews of instrumentation to verify performance

Proper disposal of samples and controls

Proper disposal of solvent waste

Minor troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation

Training of new personnel, as needed

Adherence to all security and safety procedures and all established guidelines outlined in employee handbook

Compliance with all established SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and company policies

Assist in other departments, as needed

Assist with other tasks, as needed

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Previous laboratory experience

Ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures

Ability to understand laboratory instrumentation including mass spectrometry

Ability to communicate with other employees

Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting

Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations

Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds

Ability to use MS Office Suite

Have full body movement

Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

Potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

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* 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:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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 $13.85 – $27.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.