The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active.

Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va. , is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production.

Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Observe all safety rules and regulations. Report incidents, near-misses, and chemical spills in the proper manner to chemist acting as shift lead, front line leader, or manager.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, participate in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs, and forward any opportunities for improvement.
• Perform assays in accordance with required methods. Ensure test results meet specification limits and that appropriate quality actions are taken to achieve acceptable product status.
• Ensure data is entered into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) as well as any other applicable systems or documented on appropriate forms.
• Coordinate testing with processing stages and filling or drying requirements to ensure minimum downtime during processing, filling or drying operations.
• Set batch yields, optimize and release product to the filling or dryer production departments from the processing department.
• Conduct non-routine testing (e.g., deviation, engineering studies) under certification or validation protocols, and assist with investigations of testing issues as required.
• Complete project work as assigned.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Pay and Shift

The hourly pay for this position is $22.50 and this is for second shift.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED

1 semester of appropriate college science-related studies and / or 1 semester of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, or calculus) and / or 1 year laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Physical requirements for lifting and pushing 20-25 lbs. in addition to normal laboratory work.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Preferred; science-related with 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, or calculus).

Follow verbal and written instructions, prepare simple reports, read and record gauge and display readings and use knowledge of chemistry acquired through formal education with moderate assistance from supervision.

Mathematics knowledge to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, proportions, and basic keyboard skills, computer skills, and statistical comprehension is desirable.

Communicate effectively with other chemists, operators, and management with varying levels of education and experience.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Last updated : 2024-05-08