Certifying Scientist

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Certifying Scientist

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

The position of Certifying Scientist is within our Toxicology Laboratories located at Santa Rosa, CA. This critical role focuses on the review and certification of GC/MS and LC/MS/MS data following instrumental analysis for drugs of abuse. This role will be instrumental in delivering accurate, high-quality, and timely results to our clients.

Shift :

Monday - Friday

3 :00 PM to 11 :00 PM

What You’ll Work On

• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with laboratory standard procedures.
• Review and certify forensic toxicology test results.
• Document calibration and quality control results for forensic test data.
• Provide assistance, training and support for laboratory technicians.
• Reorder lab supplies, reagents, or consumables as authorized.
• Follow all new and revised lab procedures as directed by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Lab Director.
• Perform all other duties as may be requested by the Department Manager, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Lab Director.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Medical Technology or, related chemical or biological sciences
• 1-2 years’ experience within an analytical laboratory
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS) data within a toxicology laboratory setting
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
• Must possess strong work ethic with commitment to safety, compliance, and quality
  
  

Apply Now

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.