QC Technologist

Abbott • Gretna, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The QC Technologist position is located within Abbott’s SAMHSA‑certified Toxicology Laboratory in Gretna, LA. The individual in this role will be responsible for preparing calibrators and controls, performing annual verifications, assisting in method development and QC review, and other duties for which the individual is qualified on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• BS in a science field or 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Previous experience in extraction and first review
• Previous experience processing data associated with GC/MS and LC‑MS/MS (using MultiQuant)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced understanding of: Analytical techniques and procedures
• Laboratory instrumentation
• GC/MS and LC‑MS/MS data review
• R&D requirements for SAMHSA , CAP‑FDT , and relevant regulatory bodies
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and related systems
• Strong communication skills with Supervisory staff; ability to maintain written communication records
• Ability to present data neatly and in an organized fashion
• Ability to detect chromatographic issues and suggest or implement corrective actions

Responsibilities

• Preparation and verification of calibrators, controls, internal standards, and annual verification samples.
• Complete preparation and verification activities promptly based on inventory and expiration dates.
• Ensure full compliance with current SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• First review and data entry of chromatographic data from annual verifications and QC (LC / GC / Screening) verifications.
• Complete all associated paperwork to properly document verification assessments.
• Must meet SAMHSA and CAP‑FDT criteria.
• Update and review QC in the BioRad Unity Program.
• Maintain documentation for validation assessments and written communication with the Responsible Person.
• Ensure compliance with current SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to all security procedures to protect the confidentiality of donor and proprietary method information.
• Follow all current SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines.

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