Sample Processing Associate - 3rd Shift

Abbott; Alabama; On-site; USD 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, United States, seeks a Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing to manage day-to-day specimen processing duties including accessioning, processing, automation usage, and lab maintenance. You will support data reporting and adhere to lab policies under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years, computer proficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards; growth opportunities exist in a global healthcare company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience using computers to include Internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
• Experience in a laboratory environment with maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and sample collecting/handling.
• Knowledge of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, NYSDOH, and HIPAA.
• Experience in troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.
• Lean experience (Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, countermeasure implementation).

Responsibilities

• Perform primary responsibilities listed below completely, timely and accurately.
• Meet performance and behavior expectations listed below.
• Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities.
• Follow Laboratory policies and maintain accurate data reporting practices.

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Laboratory experience

Automation troubleshooting

Lean methodology

Education

Associate degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

High School Diploma

Tools

CAP standards

GLP

GDP

CLIA

HIPAA

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview

The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing is responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of the Specimen Processing Department including, but not limited to, lab productivity and process line support, such as: accessioning, processing, automation usage, sample racking, lab maintenance, and lab cleaning, as well as other lab support tasks.

The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing follows all Laboratory policies and procedures and maintains accurate data reporting practices to ensure consistent and diligent execution of Specimen Processing. This role supports the mission and vision of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics and shares the responsibility of ensuring the Specimen Processing department operates effectively. The function of this position is performed under the guided direction of the Specimen Processing Supervisor or designee.

Shift: Tue - Fri, 10p - 730a

Essential Duties

include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform primary responsibilities listed below completely, timely and accurately:

• Meet performance and behavior expectations listed below:

• Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Degree/General Education Diploma.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Experience using computers to include Internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or field related to the essential duties of the job.

• Experience in a laboratory or similar environment with maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and sample collecting/handling.

• Knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and HIPAA.

• Experience in troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.

• Lean experience (Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, countermeasure implementation, etc.).

The base pay for this position is

$14.85 – $29.65/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Madison : 650 Forward Dr

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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