Laboratory Assistant II - Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm -11:30 pm

Abbott•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Phoenix (PHX) laboratories. This role requires the ability to work in a high throughput production environment and assist laboratory personnel in patient sample processing and other support functions. The position upholds company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork, and supports and complies with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation and email usage.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in a scientific field.
1+ years of pertinent laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in the general upkeep of the laboratory, including maintaining sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment and cleaning glassware, racks, and other laboratory supplies.
Perform laboratory decontamination using appropriate materials.
Store and discard items, including samples and plates, appropriately according to laboratory protocols.
Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Restock laboratory and distribute supplies to work areas.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Apply effective oral and written communication.
Ability to work within a team and independently.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
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 nights and/or weekends, as needed.
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
Ability to use general office equipment, computers, and software applications.
Ability to use a computer, concentrate, and read and/or analyze data.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
Ability to use various chemicals to perform duties.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and instruments with moving parts, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, vortexes, refrigerators, freezers, water baths, and heat blocks.