R&D Laboratory Operations Technician I

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 R&D Laboratory Technician I is an entry level position providing support for common R&D laboratory operations functions. The position entails following detailed instructions and established procedures with frequent supervision. Responsibilities include lab organization, general lab and equipment maintenance, consumables inventory and stocking, reagent generation, and miscellaneous initiatives to help the lab run efficiently.  Additionally, this position assists with sample management of both non-infectious and potentially infectious materials. The R&D Laboratory Operations Technician I is expected to follow all laboratory and safety policies, procedures, and reporting practices.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with warehouse inventory of supplies and consumables.
• Conduct routine inspections of labs to identify housekeeping, consumables, and safety requirements.
• Organize consumables in lab areas and stockrooms.
• Assist with freezer defrosting, inventory, and organization.
• Responsible for timely and thorough stocking of lab supplies and consumables.
• Responsible for maintaining available and unexpired disinfecting reagents in labs.
• Participates in lab and lab equipment cleaning activities.
• Assist with coordinating lab equipment calibrations with Metrology.
• Assist with setting up new or relocated labs and lab equipment.
• Operate and maintain scientific instrumentation with appropriate documentation.
• Participates in Environmental Health and Safety initiatives in the lab.
• Utilize communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and written communications.
• Apply demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Apply ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to utilize step stools and ladders.
• Ability to safely utilize a pallet jack and hand truck.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Ability and means to travel 5% between local Exact Sciences locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree/general education diploma.
• Demonstrated familiarity with common laboratory and scientific instrumentation terminology.
• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with common laboratory and scientific instrumentation terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in biotechnology or field as outlined in the essential duties.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SAP and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience with inventory systems like Kanban and/or inventory management software.
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation including real-time PCR platforms, centrifuges and robotics platforms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common chemicals utilized in a laboratory setting.
• Experience using facilities and instrument monitoring systems.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.

     

The base pay for this position is

$16.35 – $32.65/hour

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

        

LOCATION:

United States > La Jolla : Torrey Pines Science Park

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

     

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

     

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