Forensic Certifying Scientist II (Positive NDOT & DOT)

Abbott; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Gretna, LA is seeking a Forensic Certifying Scientist II in Toxicology. You will analyze, review and interpret analytical data per SAMHSA guidelines and regulatory bodies.

You will operate GC/MS and LC-MS/MS, review data, testify in court when needed, maintain documentation, communicate with MROs and clients. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday. Abbott offers strong benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• BS degree in science or equivalent related field.
• 1-3 years' relevant experience.
• Preferred: experience with GC/MS/LC-MS/MS in forensic toxicology.

Responsibilities

• Performs final review of drug confirmation data and compares with screening data before release.
• Initiates corrective actions for incomplete or inconclusive testing data.
• Maintains documentation derived from testing procedures.
• Operates GC/MS and LC-MS/MS instruments as needed.
• Performs initial data review and understands drug metabolism.
• Communicates with MROs and clients about drug metabolism in understandable terms.
• May testify in court regarding lab results when needed.
• Adheres to security procedures for donor information confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in science or related field

Tools

GC/MS

LC-MS/MS

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Forensic Certifying Scientist II (Positive NDOT & DOT)

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position Forensic Certifying Scientist II is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for analysis, review and interpretation of analytical data in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

Scheduled- Tuesday-Saturday

What You’ll Work On

• Performs final review of drug confirmation data from the laboratory and compare results with the initial screening data for accuracy prior to release of results
• Initiates any corrective action in the lab on testing data reviewed and found incomplete or inconclusive
• Assure that all documentation derived from testing procedures in maintained
• Operates the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments as needed
• Performs initial review of data
• Must have knowledge of drug metabolism
• Must converse with Medical Review Officers (MROs) and clients on the metabolism of the various drugs in an intelligent manner that is easily understood by the receipt of the information
• Must be able to testify in court to drug test results generated in the lab, when needed
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Must comply with company policies

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in science or equivalent related field
• 1-3 years' relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instrumentation used in forensic toxicology testing strongly preferred
• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies
• Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems
• Basic understanding of drugs that are tested

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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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.