Assistant Chemist III - Incoming lab - 1st Shift, Altavista VA

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is recruiting for an Assistant Chemist III at the Altavista, VA site in the Nutrition division. You will support chemists, maintain methods, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety policies.

The role requires basic science education and strong attention to detail, with opportunity to grow in a large healthcare company focused on nutrition products.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and record results clearly.
• Strong math skills including algebra, geometry, and basic calculations.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety and GMP concepts.
• Willingness to lift/push up to 20–25 lbs as part of lab work.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and report incidents or spills promptly.
• Assist chemists and maintain analytical equipment and methods.
• Train new chemists on lab operations and quality guidelines.
• Perform assays and ensure results meet specifications and quality actions.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Science-related college coursework

Bachelor's degree preferred

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Chemist III Working at Abbott

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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. Altavista, VA, is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Report incidents, near-misses, and chemical spills in the proper manner to supervisor or manager.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, participate in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs, and forward any opportunities for improvement.
• Assist other chemists to troubleshoot and maintain analytical equipment and test methods.
• Train new chemists on all laboratory operations including methods, procedures, documentation, maintenance and safety, maintaining the effectiveness of the laboratory, and ensure their work and the work of the people they have trained follows plant, divisional, corporate, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Perform assays in accordance with required methods; ensure test results meet specification limits and that appropriate quality actions are taken to achieve acceptable product status.
• Recognize and report method procedure problems and out-of-specification conditions.
• Identify and correct minor problems concerning test results and out-of-specification conditions using standard and advanced batch corrections; initiate investigations into root cause and quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and internal/external policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Identify and own area of expertise in lab improvement and drive goals efficiently.
• You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 1 year of appropriate college science related studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, or calculus), or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Some knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare simple reports, read and record gauge and display readings and use knowledge of chemistry acquired through formal education with moderate assistance from supervision.
• Mathematics knowledge to include: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, proportions, and basic keyboard skills; computer skills and statistical comprehension is desirable.
• Physical requirements for lifting and pushing 20-25 lbs. in addition to normal laboratory work.
• Ability to communicate well with other chemists, operators, and management with varying levels of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Science-related Bachelor's degree preferred, with 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, or calculus).
• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience at an Abbott Laboratories facility preferred.

Base pay for this position is $29.55 - $59.05/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family: Operations Quality DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Altavista : Building 1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.