Assistant Chemist I, Analytical Lab (3rd shift, Sun-Thurs) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits start day 1

Tuition assistance and training

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Assistant Chemist I at our Sturgis, MI location within the Nutrition division. This role tests raw ingredients, in-process and finished products to ensure quality and compliance with GMP guidelines, contributing to manufacturing timelines and safety standards.

You will collaborate with chemists and operators, maintain training records, and assist in problem-solving to support product quality and regulatory compliance across Abbott’s nutrition portfolio.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 1 year of college lab studies with 1 year of college math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus) plus 2 years of lab experience OR 4 years in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Or a Science-related Associate Degree with at least 1 year of college lab studies and 1 year of college math plus 1 year of related lab experience OR 2 years in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• May include additional related qualifications as appropriate for an Assistant Chemist I role.

Responsibilities

• Test raw ingredients, in-process materials, and finished product per quality procedures.
• Ensure specifications and quality guidelines are met; work within manufacturing schedule and safety guidelines.
• Maintain good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices; interact with other chemists and operators.
• Provide timely feedback to supervisors and lead chemist about status of duties.
• Assist in maintaining training documents and drive training activities.
• Identify and help troubleshoot minor testing problems and report out-of-spec conditions.
• Support compliance with FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Science-related Associate Degree

College lab studies and mathematics coursework

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 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 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.

The Opportunity

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.

What You'll Work On

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Sci