Extraction Laboratory Technician II

Abbott • Santa Rosa, CA

5d • $19 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Extraction Laboratory Technician II is within our Toxicology Division located in Santa Rosa, CA. This role will prepare specimens for routine drug testing following the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with biological specimens and/or analytical instruments (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 (forensic specimens)
• Prepare and/or extract analytes of interest for subsequent instrumental analysis (forensic specimens)
• Load prepared batches onto analytical instruments and initiate pre‑approved analytical runs following established SOPs
• May create Hamilton batches for aliquots merged from different screening batches
• Maintain proper and adequate Chain of Custody batch documentation
• Communication with supervisors and prompt escalation of emerging challenges
• Maintain and promote a safe healthful environment for self and co-workers

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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