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.

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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 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 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The position of Certifying Scientist is within our Toxicology Laboratories located in Santa Rosa, CA.

The California Department of Health in implementation of CLIA requirements requires that testing of clinical specimens be performed by licensed personnel. This role will be instrumental in meeting regulatory compliance stipulations and, providing timely results to our clients.

Shift:

Monday - Friday

3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

What You’ll Work On

• Adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out approved tests to comply with department objectives and state of California CLIA requirements
• Perform laboratory tests per laboratory standard procedures, applying knowledge, expertise, and sound judgment in the final review and certification of results before release.
• Safely handle hazardous materials observing all safety rules and regulations to mitigate underlying risk of exposure to self and others. Promptly report incidents, near misses, and chemical spills to management.
• Apply high-quality scientific techniques to challenge test results prove their accuracy and validity and, ensure they are defensible.
• Review calibration and QC results to ensure they meet specification limits and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to achieve acceptability before releasing any donor test results.
• Investigate inconsistent lab results and inform the appropriate group of the observed inconsistencies so that appropriate corrective actions are taken – including halting production if necessary.
• Monitor QC performance for shifts and trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain proper documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and results certification as required.
• Assist in investigations into specimen handling procedures, analytical testing, production issues, and, other quality incidents as required by the department manager.
• Follow all new and revised lab procedures as directed by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Lab Director.
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Lab Director

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Science.
• 1 year of relevant experience working in the lab environment.
• Must possess a strong work ethic with a commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and, provide coaching to peers and subordinates.
• Ability to work in a flexible work environment (move between laboratory and office) with constant interruptions and requests for support throughout the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS) data within a toxicology laboratory setting.

* 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 $24.35 – $48.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.