Assistant Chemist I - 3rd shift, Tues - Sun - Columbus Plant

Abbott; United States; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Abbott Nutrition is seeking a Lab Analyst at the Columbus, Ohio plant to perform analytical testing across in-process and finished products, focusing on vitamin analysis and method validation. You will work with HPLC, ELISA, ICP-OES, and GC techniques to ensure product quality.

The role involves sample preparation, instrument troubleshooting, calibration documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of college science studies.
• Experience with lab analysis methods including HPLC, ELISA, and mineral testing is preferred.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate documentation.

Aufgaben

• Perform analytical testing for in-process and finished product analyses.
• Conduct vitamin analysis and related assays using HPLC, ELISA, GC, and ICP-OES.
• Prepare samples, troubleshoot instruments, and maintain calibration records.
• Assist in non-conformance investigations and document results.
• Train new hires on lab methods and safety procedures.
• Support shift operations and communicate instrument issues to the team.

Kenntnisse

HPLC analysis

ELISA testing

Kjeltec protein analysis

ICP-OES mineral analysis

Gas Chromatography

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of college science studies

Tools

HPLC instrumentation

ICP-OES equipment

Gas Chromatography equipment

Kjeltec system

Jobbeschreibung

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you'll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform analytical testing for in-process and finished product for vitamin analysis by
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, protein analysis by Kjeltec, mineral analysis by ICP-OES, fat by Mojonnier extraction technique, total solids determination, Iodide, chloride testing, choline determination, physical stability, and fatty acid profiles by Gas Chromatography.
• Conduct ingredient analysis including titrations, moisture testing, organoleptic testing, sediment testing, and peroxide.
• Perform ELISA and Romer allergen testing as required by plant sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Conducts control sample analysis to determine validity of concurrent testing per method, water testing of minerals and volatile organic contaminants, Clean in place (CIP) Residual testing, testing of compressed gases for moisture and hydrocarbons, daily flavor and aroma of oils and weekly peroxide testing of oils, and completes any associated documentation and housekeeping responsibilities.
• Assist in compliance measures such as Laboratory Investigation Reports and assist FLLs in Non-conformance and RCA investigations.
• Adhere to all Abbott Nutrition Columbus plant Environmental, Health, and Safety measures which include monthly behavior-based safety observation.
• Strong ability to support instrument issues; must understand how to communicate active or potential issues.
• Must be able to assess day to day operations to meet schedule expectations and elevate issues/concerns.
• Strong ability to understand and communicate shift needs such as releases, potential corrections, and instrument issues with lab team members and across plant processing and filling line teams.
• Create training plans for new hires; delegate trainers as needed.
• Proficient and able to train new hires on all lab methods.
• Provide guidance on day-to-day operations for Chem I and Chem II as needed throughout shift.
• On shift liaison for FLL elevations when supervisor is not available.
• Proficient and able to train new hires on all lab methods.

SHIFT

3rd Shift, 11p-7am, Tuesday - Sunday

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent, plus 1 year of appropriate college science related studies and 1 year of college mathematics (