Molecular QC Analyst I: Drive Lab Excellence

Abbott; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott's Quality Control Molecular Analyst I is based in Scarborough, Maine within the Infectious Disease Developed Markets unit. You will perform QC testing, lead investigations, and support release of in-process and final product under regulatory standards.

You'll use Bioanalyzers, T8 Isothermal Instruments, and E-Gel systems to analyze samples, drive process improvements, and train QC technicians while collaborating with management to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in PCR, gel electrophoresis, lateral flow, fluorescent spectroscopy, or equivalent technology.

Responsibilities

• Use of Bioanalyzers to analyze oligonucleotides and proteins.
• Use of T8 Isothermal Instruments to run reactions.
• Preparing Mastermixes and reactions to be run on T8's.
• Use of E-Gel System to verify that bands are present at appropriate molecular weight in all sample lanes.
• Performs in-process and final release testing and/or data review as needed.
• Observes all safety policies and report safety policy violations.
• Participates in all departmental ergonomic programs.
• Works independently to lead specific projects and develop new processes.
• Works closely with QC Management to ensure all departmental objectives are met or exceeded.
• Identifies Quality gaps and process inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
• Trains new and current Quality Control technicians as needed.
• Initiates and Authors Quality Incidents (QI).
• Create new or provide support for document revisions of Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
• Provides support for technical and quality issues.
• Communicates quality issues to QC Management in a timely manner.

Skills

Lab experience

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Quality systems awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline

Tools

Bioanalyzers

T8 Isothermal Instruments

E-Gel System

Job description

Abbott's Quality Control Molecular Analyst I is based in Scarborough, Maine within the Infectious Disease Developed Markets unit. You will perform QC testing, lead investigations, and support release of in-process and final product under regulatory standards.

You'll use Bioanalyzers, T8 Isothermal Instruments, and E-Gel systems to analyze samples, drive process improvements, and train QC technicians while collaborating with management to meet departmental goals.