Extraction Laboratory Technician II

Abbott Laboratories • Santa Rosa, CA

11d • $19 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Extraction Laboratory Technician II position is within Abbott Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics’ Toxicology Division in Santa Rosa, California. The role prepares specimens for routine drug testing according to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The technician identifies and prepares forensic specimens and analytes for subsequent instrumental analysis, loads prepared batches onto analytical instruments, maintains Chain of Custody documentation, and communicates challenges to supervisors while promoting a safe and healthful work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field.
• Ability to work safely with biological specimens, chemicals, equipment, and instruments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with biological specimens and/or analytical instruments such as LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow written Standard Operating Procedures.
• Correctly identify specimens scheduled for analysis and assemble batches as necessary.
• Pour or quantitatively pipette biological specimens and standards in varying volumes.
• Prepare and/or extract analytes of interest for subsequent instrumental analysis.
• Load prepared batches onto analytical instruments and initiate pre-approved analytical runs following established SOPs.
• Create Hamilton batches for aliquots merged from different screening batches, as needed.
• Maintain proper and adequate Chain of Custody batch documentation.
• Communicate with supervisors and promptly escalate emerging challenges.
• Maintain and promote a safe, healthful environment for self and co-workers.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level