QC Chemist

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About Abbott

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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

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.

The position of QC Chemist is within our Toxicology Business United located at Santa Rosa, CA at Redwood Toxicology Lab. This role will be instrumental in supporting production to the provision of accurate and timely results to our clients. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated individual, a cross-functional team-player, and adept at multitasking. In addition to possessing a strong attention to detail and capable following verbal instructions and written protocols to complete assigned tasks. Duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned.

Shift:

Mon to Friday

9:00 am-5:30 pm

What You’ll Work On

• Performs daily Quality Control tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• Communicates timelines & reports issues as they arise
• Prepares solutions, standards, and samples
• Analyzes, calculates, records, and reports data
• Packages approved solutions as indicated in the SOP
• Takes Inventory of stock standards, solutions, & reagents
• Ensures test solutions are available to production area without interruption
• Cleans up and maintains equipment and analytical area
• Documents quality control activities using GDP
• Assists in investigations of production and quality control issues
• May support in creation/optimization of quality control documentation & process
• Supports production as needed
• Prepares and sets out proficiency samples for testing

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science from a four-year college or university. Prefer Chemistry, Biology or related field of study.
• 1-2 years of related experience in GMP manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of LC/MS/MS & GC/MS
• Competent in aliquoting

Preferred Qualifications

Language Ability:

Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and/or government regulatory guidelines. Ability to read reports, effectively present information, and respond to questions from peers and management.

Math Ability:

Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as dilutions, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Computer Skills:

The candidate should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook; Experience using Databases & Instrumentation Software a plus.

Equipment:

LC/MS/MS & GC/MS

pH meter

Pipettes

Syringes

Analytical Balance

• 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 salary for this role is between $21 – $43