Production Chemist I

Abbott • Pomona, CA

2d • $23 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our diagnostic solutions are utilized in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics worldwide. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions, ranging from heart attacks to blood disorders, infectious diseases, and cancers.

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. Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing, which provides important information for the treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The position of Production Chemist I is within our Toxicology Business Unit located in California. Under close supervision, this position is responsible for a variety of manufacturing support functions involving the operation of lab equipment and the conduct of procedures/tasks according to established GMP, under the direction of senior staff.

What You’ll Work On
Follow all laboratory safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Read, understand, and follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on laboratory equipment; maintain accurate maintenance logbooks. Manufacture products according to Batch Records and SOPs within the Quality System. Prepare antibody solutions, drug-positive solutions, enzyme-conjugates, EIA calibrators/controls, and related reagents. Conduct a variety of analytical EIA in‑process tests. Perform daily temperature monitoring. Support manufacturing goals by completing assigned production tasks. Participate in Lean activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Safely operate laboratory equipment as trained and directed. Maintain accurate records, notebooks, and required data entry in company planning/materials management systems; report results to supervisor. Keep work areas neat, organized, and properly labeled; ensure materials are approved and available in sufficient quantity. Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOMs, process descriptions, NCMRs, and deviations. Perform complex and simple formulations, component/material evaluations, and equipment calibrations and maintenance. Work overtime or weekends as needed. Maintain awareness of potential quality impacts and device defects related to job responsibilities. Demonstrate professional behavior with internal and external partners, fostering positive working relationships. Comply with all established business policies. Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain accurate records, and perform tasks thoroughly while adhering to safe laboratory practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a variety of laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Process‑oriented with logical, analytical thinking; highly organized and detail‑focused
• Ability to work effectively in a team while meeting individual responsibilities
• Proficiency with MS Office and manufacturing systems
• Adaptable, willing to take on new tasks, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Independent, collaborative self‑starter capable of making sound, real‑time quality decisions

Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Read, understand, and follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on laboratory equipment; maintain accurate maintenance logbooks.
• Manufacture products according to Batch Records and SOPs within the Quality System.
• Prepare antibody solutions, drug-positive solutions, enzyme-conjugates, EIA calibrators/controls, and related reagents.
• Conduct a variety of analytical EIA in‑process tests.
• Perform daily temperature monitoring.
• Support manufacturing goals by completing assigned production tasks.
• Participate in Lean activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safely operate laboratory equipment as trained and directed.
• Maintain accurate records, notebooks, and required data entry in company planning/materials management systems; report results to supervisor.
• Keep work areas neat, organized, and properly labeled; ensure materials are approved and available in sufficient quantity.
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOMs, process descriptions, NCMRs, and deviations.
• Perform complex and simple formulations, component/material evaluations, and equipment calibrations and maintenance.
• Work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Maintain awareness of potential quality impacts and device defects related to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrate professional behavior with internal and external partners, fostering positive working relationships.
• Comply with all established business policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan.
• Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

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