Chemist I

Abbott; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account (HDHP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, A

Job summary

Abbott in Pomona, CA is seeking a Chemist I for a 12-month assignment. You will perform GMP-compliant manufacturing, analyze samples via EIA, and maintain precise records while supporting continuous improvement and Lean activities.

The role requires BA/BS in chemistry or biology and 1–2 years in a lab, with strong communication and teamwork skills. On-site position with comprehensive benefits through waiting periods.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences.
• 1-2 years’ experience in laboratory environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintains accurate records and notes, and carries out assignments safely.
• Knowledge of lab equipment and their operation preferred.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Process oriented, logical, analytical, meticulous, highly organized, data analysis capability.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet objectives.
• MS Office and manufacturing systems knowledge.
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple tasks.
• Independent, collaborative self-starter with quality decision-making.
• Attention to detail and team collaboration.
• Driven for results.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory safety rules.
• Read and understand SOPs related to job functions.
• Maintain maintenance of laboratory equipment and logbooks.
• Manufacture products via Batch Records and SOPs per GMP guidelines.
• Prepare antibody solutions, drug-positive solutions, enzyme-conjugate solutions, EIA calibrators/controls and reagents.
• Perform analytical EIA in-process testing.
• Monitor daily temperature.
• Support manufacturing goals and Lean initiatives.
• Operate equipment safely per established practices.
• Maintain records/notebooks; data entry; report results to supervisor.
• Keep workspace neat and properly labeled materials.

Skills

Strong communication

Follow detailed instructions

Lab equipment operation

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team player

MS Office competency

Multitasking capability

Independent work

Attention to detail

Results oriented

Education

BA or BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences

Tools

Lab equipment knowledge

Job description

• Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to job functions
• Perform the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance of laboratory equipment and maintain maintenance logbooks
• Manufacture all products via Batch Records and/or Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) following the guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with the Quality System
• Manufacture antibody solutions, drug positive solutions, enzyme-conjugate solutions, EIA calibrators and controls and reagents
• Perform a variety of analytical EIA in-process testing
• Perform daily temperature monitoring
• Carry out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Participates in Lean Activities
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Maintain records and notebooks as directed in a neat, thorough and accurate manner. Perform required data entry on company planning and materials management system. Report results to supervisor
• Maintain a neat and organized workplace. Ensure materials are appropriately labeled, approved for use and in enough quantity to complete required tasks
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOM's process descriptions
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate NCMR and deviations
• Perform complex simple formulations, component and material evaluations, equipment calibrations and maintenance
• Ability to work overtime and/or on weekends
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

Title

Chemist I

Location

Pomona, California

Duration

12 months

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory safety rules
• Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to job functions
• Perform the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance of laboratory equipment and maintain maintenance logbooks
• Manufacture all products via Batch Records and/or Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) following the guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with the Quality System
• Manufacture antibody solutions, drug positive solutions, enzyme-conjugate solutions, EIA calibrators and controls and reagents
• Perform a variety of analytical EIA in-process testing
• Perform daily temperature monitoring
• Carry out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Participates in Lean Activities
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Maintain records and notebooks as directed in a neat, thorough and accurate manner. Perform required data entry on company planning and materials management system. Report results to supervisor
• Maintain a neat and organized workplace. Ensure materials are appropriately labeled, approved for use and in enough quantity to complete required tasks
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOM's process descriptions
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate NCMR and deviations
• Perform complex simple formulations, component and material evaluations, equipment calibrations and maintenance
• Ability to work overtime and/or on weekends
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in laboratory environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintains accurate records and notes, and carries out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices
• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation is preferred
• Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Process orientated, Logical, analytical, meticulous, highly organized and able to analyze data & implement solutions
• Ability to work in a team environment while satisfying individual responsibilities and objectives.
• Knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other manufacturing systems
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities
• Independent collaborative self-starter with the ability to make appropriate quality-related decisions in real time.
• Attention to detail
• Work in a team environment
• Driven for results

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.