Jobs at Abbott

Clinical Specialist II

Tyler, TX, USonsite$61,300 - $122,700/yr

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 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. 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. * 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 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 worldwide 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 In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. What You’ll Work On Working under general direction, provides engineering, sales, educational, and technical support in response to field inquiries from physicians, health care professionals, patients, and field sales staff, involving EP products. Performs work that involves a high degree of independence. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost-efficient, and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness. Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and performing work; monitors performance and reports status to manager. * Acts as a clinical interface between the medical community and the business. * Demonstrates ability to build and sustain credible business relationships with customers and shares product expertise accordingly. * Provides engineering, sales, education, and clinical support in response to field inquiries on an as-needed basis. Demonstrates a thorough command of all EP products, related product and technical knowledge, trends, and players. * Develops, leads and/or facilitates trainings and other programs on EP products to healthcare professionals. * Provides insight, guidance, and feedback to management on market feedback and components of the next generation of products. * Provides regional EP procedural case coverage. * Provides additional back-up support to EP Sales Representatives in the following areas: + Sales support; + Regional training seminars; + Clinical studies/data collection; + Trouble Shooting; and, + New product in-service training to physicians, nurses, and sales representatives. * Continuously develops engineering, sales, and technical skills relative to the overall Arrhythmia Management strategy, including learning opportunities via Sr. Sales personnel and management. * Assists Training and Education departments with advanced educational seminars and the preparation of educational materials. * Assists Sales with advanced product demonstrations to visiting physicians and sales personnel. * Remains current on developments in field(s) of expertise, regulatory requirements, and a good working knowledge of company and competitor products, markets, and objectives as well as industry trends. * Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent recurrence. * Performs related functions and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, related field or equivalent healthcare experience required. * Requires ability to become certified on EP products. * A minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in the cardiac pacing and related industries. * Demonstrated knowledge of cardiology, electro-physiology, or cardiac electro-physiology procedures. * Familiarity with cath lab and operating room procedures and protocol. * Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cardiac pacing systems is also necessary. * Must apply engineering skills and abilities to interpret and solve complex clinical problems. * Must have comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. * Must have the ability to concentrate on detail and work independently. * Must be able to work effectively with engineers, technical specialists, vendors, and customers to achieve assigned goals; must be capable of coordinating multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively. * Must possess comprehensive personal computer skills (experience with Microsoft Office or equivalent required) in graphics, word-processing, databases, authoring programs, etc., to develop presentation materials. * Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s). Apply Now 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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Clinical Affairs Specimen Operations Specialist

Madison, WI, USonsite$61,300 - $122,700/yr

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Position Overview The Clinical Affairs Specimen Operations Specialist (CASO) works with cross functional support teams and key stakeholders to support the logistical stand up of all clinical studies and ensure that supply and sample management needs meet the study design requirements. This role will facilitate the project milestone development, facilitate teams to execute and communicate to the broader organization. The CASO Specialist supports the clinical study portfolio for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics' commercial and pipeline products, collaborating with Product Core Teams and their respective working groups to successfully meet the development, evidence generation and overall strategic needs of each Abbott Cancer Diagnostics product. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized clinical operations professional who combines strong project management acumen with sound judgment, ownership, and operational excellence. They translate complex study requirements into executable specimen management plans, build cross-functional alignment, anticipate risks and downstream impacts, and communicate effectively to keep stakeholders informed. This individual manages day-to-day execution while proactively resolving issues, improving processes, and delivering study objectives from startup through closeout. This position is onsite. Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: * Develop operational relationships with cross functional team members including but not limited to Clinical Laboratories, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Program Management, Biorepository and others as appropriate. * Lead defined small and medium-sized projects and components of large projects/programs. * Coordinate all activities required for supply and sample management set up for internal and external clinical studies. * Liaise between internal and external stakeholders and Abbott Cancer Diagnostics team members. * Coordinate and provide communication updates to key stakeholders, management, and team members. * Lead and support process improvement initiatives within clinical and regulatory affairs. * Analyze systems user needs to identify and communicate efficiencies/gaps cross-functionally. * Assess cross-functional impact and integrate stakeholder recommendations/needs to streamline process flow. * Visualize and document processes. * Define and report on metrics that are indications of the health of the day-to-day sample and data elements supporting clinical studies. * Improve the metrics and tracking that feed overall study performance to make decisions on usable samples/subjects, enrollment projections, and advancement of the forecasting process that is required to support study logistics. * Assist teams with breaking project work into manageable packages and organizing into a project schedule. * Keep related information organized and available to appropriate stakeholders and team members. * Manage issues and action items by collaborating directly with team members to ensure completion. * Maintain positive working relationships with various internal parties and stakeholders. * Assign tasks and confirm completion. * Ensure on-time delivery of all assigned goals. * Schedule meetings and prepare agenda and minutes at the direction of stakeholders and collaborators. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to organize, present, and convey problems or issues. * Manage multiple priorities for various stakeholders in a cross-functional matrix environment. * Adaptable to rapid changes in priorities, strong sense of urgency, and able to identify ways to work together to achieve results needed for all requests. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Effective presentation skills. * Ability to exercise judgment and determine appropriate action to a variety of problems of varying complexity. * Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. * Ability to coordinate multiple tasks both owned individually and by others. * Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. * Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. * Maintain regular and reliable attendance. * Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. * Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day. * Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day. * Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height. * Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously. * Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements. * Ability and means to travel between local Abbott Cancer Diagnostics locations. * Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in the health or life sciences, or a field as outlined in the essential duties, or Associate’s degree in the health or life sciences and 2 years of experience in a field as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of experience in a field as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. * 5+ years of experience in a Clinical, IT, or Regulatory role, or a field as outlined in the essential duties. * 3+ years or experience in a project management support role. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. * Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. * Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation. Preferred Qualifications * 2+ years of experience in process and workflow design, and process improvement. * Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) through PMI. * Strong understanding of FDA regulations and ICH GCP. Understands global regulations. Good understanding of clinical systems functionality and requirements. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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Sr. Clinical Affairs Specimen Operations Specialist

Madison, WI, USonsite$78,000 - $156,000/yr

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Position Overview The Sr. Clinical Affairs Specimen Operations Specialist leads planning and execution of specimen logistics for clinical studies, ensuring that supply, sample handling, and associated data flows reliably support study designs, evidence generation, and portfolio needs. This role leads cross-functional execution of commercial and pipeline studies, applying operational, scientific, and strategic expertise to ensure logistical readiness, optimize specimen operations, and deliver clinical programs on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. The role requires exceptional adaptability, critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills, and strong logic and judgment in the analysis and navigation of complex problems. It also provides subject-matter support to junior team members. The ideal candidate is a strategic, influential leader with strong relationship building skills, deep clinical specimen operations expertise, and a proven ability to drive organizational impact. They navigate complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, translate overarching business objectives into scalable operational strategies, and proactively manage risks and opportunities. Recognized as a trusted partner and subject matter expert, they mentor others, champion operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement across processes, tools, and ways of working. This is an onsite role and can be based in our Madison, WI or San Diego, CA office location. Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: * Leads operational planning and strategic management of specimen logistics for assigned clinical studies, ensuring supply, collection, shipment, receipt, processing, storage, and reconciliation meet protocol and regulatory standards. * Translates study requirements into actionable specimen operations plans, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and execution with clinical, laboratory, program, and external partners. * Manage and analyze key specimens and supply performance metrics (e.g., kit usage, sample quality, chain of custody, turnaround times) to identify risks, opportunities, and data‑driven improvements supporting reliable study delivery. * Problem-solves and resolves specimen and logistics issues, applying sound judgment to prioritize actions, escalate when needed, and ensure timely resolution in line with established procedures. * Lead continuous process improvement, contributing to workflow documentation, standard practices, and initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability across studies. * Provides guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to less‑experienced team members, serving as a resource on specimen operations processes, tools, and best practices within clinical research. * Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. * Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. * Maintain regular and reliable attendance. * Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. * Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day. * Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, supply chain, engineering, or a related field relevant to specimen logistics or clinical operations. * 7+ years of experience in clinical trial operations, specimen or sample management, logistics, supply chain, or related operational support of clinical studies. * Demonstrated experience coordinating cross‑functional activities, applying working knowledge of project management principles to support execution across multiple studies or initiatives. * 3+ years of experience in a project management support role. Preferred Qualifications * 2+ years of experience in process and workflow design, and process improvement. * Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) through PMI. * Strong understanding of FDA regulations and ICH GCP. * Understands global regulations. * Good understanding of clinical systems functionality and requirements. The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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National Product Trainer - SI

Abbott Park, IL, USremote

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. Structural Heart National Product Trainer - SI 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. 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 Structural Heart Business Mission: Why we exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease. This is a remote position requiring 75% travel. The National Product Trainer – SI position is a field-based position is responsible for enhancing Abbott’s ability to sell trans-catheter structural heart devices and procedures through field and customer training to optimize procedural outcomes, efficiencies, and adoption. This position is geographically based and spends significant time in the field with customers. Strong leadership and teamwork skills are required. The position requires experience and knowledge to integrate with sales management, marketing, R\&D, clinical science, clinical operations, and other cross functional groups. This position also requires project and program management skills for the development and execution of field and customer product training programs. What You’ll Work On As a member of the Structural Heart Training team, the job requires the following responsibilities: Teamwork + Integration with Abbott’s Product Training department team members to develop programs, content, and curriculum needed to authorize new sites, physicians and Abbott proctors for optimizing clinical outcomes, efficiencies, and program development + Collaboration and alignment with commercial leadership and marketing + Member of R\&D product design teams as needed + Collaboration with Clinical as needed Leadership skills + Drive alignment with sales leadership on key strategic training needs (new hires/sites, product launches, challenging outcomes, etc). + Ability to work confidentially for individual product performance assessments and coaching. + Collaboration with KOL physicians and Abbott cross-functional teams (R\&D, Clinical, Marketing, etc.) for alignment on critical training initiatives Interpersonal, Presentation, and Implementation Skills + Commercial training skillsets to implement adult learning principles for Abbott field representative and physician trainees + Work one-on-one with new hires, existing Abbott field representatives, or physician heart team members to support outcomes and efficiencies along with best practices + Present and train at Abbott field and customer educational programs + Product, procedure, and screening training content creation Program Management + Own training course design, presenter, content, and logistics as needed to support commercially available devices Analytics + Monitor product performance outcomes for additional training or product design input Content Creation + Development of training curriculum for commercial devices. Working with KOL thought leaders, R\&D, Training, Clinical Engineering to create new training content. This position is accountable for US SI product technical training for field partners and customers to ensure optimal outcomes with appropriate compliance. In-depth product knowledge, program management, and commercial training skillsets are required. Ongoing cross-functional team partnerships with Commercial leadership, MD KOLs, Marketing, R\&D, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Science, Quality, and others are also critical for successful plans and implementation. Field-based customer interactions for training and challenging case diagnosis/solutions will also facilitate optimal clinical outcomes \& efficiencies. All locally learned training and best practices will be transformed into training curriculum. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of related work experience with a good understanding of specific functional area(s) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Training experience preferred. Direct experience working with and training physician customers. A clinical background and/or strong clinical knowledge and aptitude. Program management experience. Strong communication skills, specifically an ability to deliver effective training to large and small audiences. Ability to work with several levels within the organization and in cross functional teams. Solid understanding and application of business concepts, procedures, and practices. Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications. 75% travel is required. Apply Now + 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. * Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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Senior Data Engineer

Adelaide, SA, AU

Our Company We exist to bring amazing people together to explore the art of possible. Bailey Abbott are a progressive and dynamic IT Consultancy business working across both Public and Private sectors. People are at the core of everything we do. We’re all about nurturing and inspiring people – ours and our clients. We bring a positive attitude and mindset to everything we do. We confidently use our knowledge and skills to solve problems, finding a better and easier way forward. We deliver transformational outcomes to take businesses further, fearlessly. Confidence and trust is fundamental to delivering superior outcomes and we take ownership and responsibility for our commitments. Our People Our specialist IT Consultants are creative, collaborative, and passionate. We’re strong advocates for change, challenging the status quo through new thinking, technology, and practices. Always exploring creative ways to simplify complexity. As a Consultant with Bailey Abbott, you will have the opportunity to build your project portfolio by gaining exposure and experience working across different clients, industries, technologies, and methodologies, all while having the stability and security of a permanent position. Our Career Opportunity Bailey Abbott have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Intelligence capability. Our Data Intelligence specialists work within an active community of practice, enabling you to benefit from their years of collective experience and wisdom. Working as a Senior Data Engineer you will get the opportunity to: Represent Bailey Abbott, sharing your skills and knowledge to help deliver projects for our clients Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines to ingest, process, and transform data within our Microsoft Azure-based data lake, utilising Azure Data Factory Design and implement efficient data models and schemas in Azure to ensure data quality and reliability, integrating Azure Purview for data governance Utilise your proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases to optimise data storage and retrieval in Azure environments Leverage big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Azure HDInsight to process and analyse large datasets Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver valuable data solutions tailored for Azure ecosystems Write high-quality, scalable code in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala to support Azure-based data engineering tasks Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise data pipelines in Azure for performance and reliability Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in the Azure landscape to drive innovation in our data platform Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience Demonstrated experience in data engineering or a related role, with a specific focus on Microsoft Azure Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, with a strong understanding of data manipulation and querying in Azure Demonstrable experience in ETL pipeline development using Azure Data Factory, data modeling, and schema design Familiarity with Azure big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Azure HDInsight Experience with Azure Purview for data governance and cataloging Application of CI/CD and DevOps methodologies, including source code management Programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or Scala, with a focus on Azure applications Experience with Snowflake is advantageous Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Effective communication and collaboration skills in an Agile team setting Azure certification or relevant cloud experience is highly desirable Exposure to emerging approaches such as Azure Fabric Benefits Paid Birthday Leave Access to Employee Assistance Program Flexible Working Options Novated Leasing Regular team gatherings including monthly team lunch Professional development opportunities and continuous learning * Financial benefits through Discount Store Our clients are diverse and so are we. We engage with great talent from all walks of life to bring their extensive and varied experience to help promote innovation. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to further strengthen Bailey Abbott. Bailey Abbott. Explore Possible.

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Forensic Scientist Data Review Team Lead

Gretna, LA, US

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. 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 Lead GC/MS Transcriptionist is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for not only team lead of the transcriptionists, but also 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. What You'll Do Assist transcription supervisors to ensure the shift meets production standards and ensure instruments are properly maintained Supervise the operation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments and the initial review of data Operates the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments Performs initial review of data Supervise and prepare new controls, calibrators and reagents for GC/MS and /or LC-MS/MS Supervise and prepare documentation of QC validation results; as needed Assist with training of new employees Preparation and extraction of samples/validations for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation; as needed Operate lab equipment necessary to perform extraction; as needed Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes; as needed Assures lab department meets safety requirements 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 2-4 years of experience Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40) and CAP-FUDT guidelines Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations Preferred Qualifications Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance. Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans. Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs. Paid time off. 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match. * The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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Forensic Scientist Data Review Team Lead

Gretna, LA, US

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. 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 Lead GC/MS Transcriptionist is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for not only team lead of the transcriptionists, but also 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. What You'll Do Assist transcription supervisors to ensure the shift meets production standards and ensure instruments are properly maintained Supervise the operation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments and the initial review of data Operates the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments Performs initial review of data Supervise and prepare new controls, calibrators and reagents for GC/MS and /or LC-MS/MS Supervise and prepare documentation of QC validation results; as needed Assist with training of new employees Preparation and extraction of samples/validations for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation; as needed Operate lab equipment necessary to perform extraction; as needed Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes; as needed Assures lab department meets safety requirements 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 2-4 years of experience Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40) and CAP-FUDT guidelines Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations Preferred Qualifications Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance. Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans. Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs. Paid time off. 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match. * The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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