What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory assistant position at Abbott?
The Opportunity
The position of Laboratory Assistant, Data Review, is within our Toxicology Division located at Richmond, VA at Alere Toxicology Services.
In this role, the individual will work within the Confirmations department and be responsible primarily for sample vial discard, loading of samples to confirmatory drug testing instrumentation and preparation of reagents.
Shift : Tues / Fri / Sat / Sun - 10-hour shifts starting at 12 pm
What You’ll Work On
Loading of donor samples and controls to LC-MS / MS, GC-MS and GC-FID instrumentation
Operation of Sciex LC-MS / MS and Agilent GC-MS instrumentation
Use of Sciex Analyst and MultiQuant software
Use of Agilent ChemStation software
System check reviews of instrumentation to verify performance
Proper disposal of samples and controls
Proper disposal of solvent waste
Minor troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation
Training of new personnel, as needed
Adherence to all security and safety procedures and all established guidelines outlined in employee handbook
Compliance with all established SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and company policies
Assist in other departments, as needed
Assist with other tasks, as needed
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Previous laboratory experience
Ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
Ability to understand laboratory instrumentation including mass spectrometry
Ability to communicate with other employees
Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting
Ability to lift and / or move 25 pounds
Ability to use MS Office Suite
Have full body movement
Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment
Potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials
Last updated : 2024-09-20
