Job Description
Job Overview:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Screening Lab Technician I
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 Screening Technician 1 is within our Toxicology Division located in Santa Rosa, CA . This role is key to our business operations as it assists licensed testing employees in the performance of screening tests in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
What You’ll Work On
- Assist licensed testing personnel in the performance of screening tests in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
- Opening the specimen bags and sorting the sample bottles.
- Scanning bottles and checking data previously entered into the database from requisition forms.
- Preparing aliquots of urine specimens for testing in a production laboratory.
- Perform any and all other duties as may be requested by the Chief Toxicologist /Technical Supervisor, Lab Director, Operations and Technology, Lab QA Manager/General Supervisor or the Laboratory Department Managers.
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using a computer and barcode scanner, preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel , preferred
- Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems.
Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a group 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.
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
$15.25 – $30.55/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
TOX ARDx Toxicology
LOCATION:
United States > Santa Rosa : 3700-3730 Westwind Blvd.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott 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.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
