Forensic Scientist Data Review II (NDOT and DOT)

Abbott; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Retirement plan with high employer"s""

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Career development

Job summary

Abbott in Gretna, LA, seeks a Forensic Scientist Data Review II for toxicology operations. You will operate GC/MS and LC-MS/MS instruments, perform data review, and support QA/QC within regulatory guidelines.

Role includes handling samples under SAMHSA/DOT rules, performing extractions, and maintaining documentation in a controlled laboratory setting. Night shift availability is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in science or equivalent related field.
• Advanced understanding of analytical techniques and procedures.
• Advanced understanding of laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory certification requirements.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and lab computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate GC/MS and LC-MS/MS instruments for confirmatory testing per SAMHSA/DOT guidelines.
• Perform initial data review and QC duties.
• Prepare and extract samples for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmations.
• Document QC validation results and maintain equipment/supplies.
• Adhere to security procedures and company policies.

Skills

Analytical techniques understanding

Laboratory instrumentation

SAMHSA/CAP-FUDT certifications

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Education

Bachelor of Science in science or related field

Tools

GC/MS

LC-MS/MS

LIS software

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.

Forensic Scientist Data Review II (NDOT and 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 of DOT GC-LC/MS Operator/Transcriptionist is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for operating a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer and LC-MS/MS for confirmatory testing in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations for all non-negative test results. This job also requires the individual to perform QC duties.

Shift

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Saturday

9:00 pm to 7:30 am

What You'll Work On

• Process regulated samples that fall under SAMHSA/DOT regulations and are subject to interviews during NLCP inspection and/or audits
• Operation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments
• Perform initial review of data
• Preparation and extraction of samples for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation as needed
• Operate lab equipment necessary to perform extraction as needed
• Prepare validation samples for new controls, calibrators and reagents
• Documentation of QC validation results
• Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes as 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
• Ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies
• Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment
• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds

The base pay for this position is $20.85 - $41.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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