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Forensic Certifying Scientist II (Positive NDOT & DOT)

Gretna, LA

Abbott
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$24.65 - $49.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform final review of drug confirmation data and compare results with initial screening data for accuracy.

  • Operate laboratory instruments such as GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS and perform initial review of data.

  • Communicate with Medical Review Officers (MROs) and clients regarding drug metabolism and test results.

Abbott rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:

Forensic Certifying Scientist II (Positive NDOT & 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 Forensic Certifying Scientist II is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for analysis, review and interpretation of analytical data in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

Scheduled- Tuesday-Saturday

What You'll Work On

  • Performs final review of drug confirmation data from the laboratory and compare results with the initial screening data for accuracy prior to release of results

  • Initiates any corrective action in the lab on testing data reviewed and found incomplete or inconclusive

  • Assure that all documentation derived from testing procedures in maintained

  • Operates the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments as needed

  • Performs initial review of data

  • Must have knowledge of drug metabolism

  • Must converse with Medical Review Officers (MROs) and clients on the metabolism of the various drugs in an intelligent manner that is easily understood by the receipt of the information

  • Must be able to testify in court to drug test results generated in the lab, when 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

  • 1-3 years' relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instrumentation used in forensic toxicology testing strongly preferred

  • Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures

  • Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation

  • Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies

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

  • Basic understanding of drugs that are tested

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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

$24.65 - $49.25/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Operations QualityDIVISION:TOX ARDx ToxicologyLOCATION:United States > Gretna : 1111 Newton StreetADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:2Nd Shift (United States Of America)TRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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 materialsAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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