Assistant Chemist I, Analytical Lab (3rd shift, Sun-Thurs) - Sturgis, MI Plant
Abbott Laboratories, Limited. Saint Laurent, Québec, Canada
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Job summary
Abbott is hiring for an Assistant Chemist I in Sturgis, MI. The role tests raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to uphold quality standards.
The position emphasizes GMP/GLP compliance, timely feedback across teams, and maintaining training. It offers a path in a supportive nutrition manufacturing environment with strong benefits.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- 1 year of college lab studies, 1 year of college mathematics, and 2 years of lab experience or 4 years in pharma/manufacturing.
- Associates degree with lab studies and math plus 1 year lab experience or 2 years pharma/manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s degree with lab studies and math coursework as listed.
Responsibilities
- Test raw ingredients, in-process, and finished product per quality procedures.
- Maintain GMP and GLP compliance; ensure specifications are met.
- Develop positive relations with chemists and operators, provide timely feedback.
- Implement and maintain effectiveness of the quality system.
- Perform analytical testing of ingredients, in-process, and plant utilities.
Education
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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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 plan
- 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 + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html student debt program and FreeU https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html 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 stablecompany 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
This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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.
For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich. , has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.
An Assistant Chemist I is responsible for testing the necessary raw ingredient, in process, and finished product as prescribed in the various quality procedures and assuring specifications and quality guidelines are met. The incumbent is responsible for producing the highest quality results while operating within the constraints of the manufacturing schedule and safety guidelines. They are responsible for maintaining good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices. The chemist I is responsible for developing positive relations with other chemists and operators from other departments that interact with the laboratory. The incumbent is also responsible for providing timely feedback to the chemist following them, their lead chemist, and their supervisor as to the status of their area of responsibility.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system
- Responsible for analytical testing on raw ingredients, in-process and finished product, and plant utilities. This also includes testing for release of product to manufacturing for further processing, filling, and finishing.
- Obtain and test environmental samples for compliance to specifications outlined in the Lab Methods Manual
- Maintain their training documents and drive training
- Identify and solve immediate problems with some assistance from the supervisor, and from the Chemist II, and Chemist III.
- Initiate troubleshooting for minor testing problems
- Recognize and report method procedure problems, and out-of-specification conditions, and perform all Chemist I functions
- Identify out-of-specification conditions and initiate investigation into the cause of quality concerns and correct minor problems concerning test results.
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
- High school diploma/GED
- 1 year of appropriate college lab studies, 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus), AND 2 years of laboratory experience OR 4 years experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- OR a Science related Associates Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus), plus 1 year of related laboratory experience OR 2 years experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- OR a Science related Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus).
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
- 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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
$19.05 – $38.15/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Operations Quality
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
United States > Sturgis : Building 01A
Shift Premium (United States Of America)
No
No
- 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)
- Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)
- 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
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