Forensic Scientist Data Review II (NDOT and DOT)

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Job description

Forensic Scientist Data Review II (NDOT and DOT)

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.

• 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 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

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of DOT GC-LC/MS Operator/Transcriptionist is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for operating a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer and LC-MS/MS for confirmatory testing in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations for all non-negative test results. This job also requires the individual to perform QC duties.

Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 pm to 8:30 am

What You’ll Work On

• Process regulated samples that fall under SAMHSA/DOT regulations and are subject to interviews during NLCP inspection and/or audits

• Operation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments

• Perform initial review of data

• Preparation and extraction of samples for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation as needed

• Operate lab equipment necessary to perform extraction as needed

• Prepare validation samples for new controls, calibrators and reagents

• Documentation of QC validation results

• Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes as needed

• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information

• Must comply with company policies

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in science or equivalent related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures

• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation

• Ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies

• Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds

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The base pay for this position is $20.85 – $41.75/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job family Operations Quality

Divisione TOX ARDx Toxicology

Sede di lavoro United States > Gretna : 1111 Newton Street

Sedi di lavoro ulteriori

Turni 3Rd Shift (Stati Uniti D'America)

Viaggiare No

Controllo medico Not Applicable

Attività lavorative significative 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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