Sample Processing Associate I - Weekend PM

Abbott•Madison, WI

1d•$15 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Sample Processing Associate I performs day-to-day operations in the Specimen Processing Department, including lab productivity and process-line support, accessioning, processing, automation usage, sample racking, lab maintenance, cleaning, and other laboratory support tasks. The associate follows laboratory policies and procedures and maintains accurate data reporting practices to ensure consistent and diligent specimen processing. The role supports the mission and vision of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics and helps ensure the department operates effectively under the guided direction of the Specimen Processing Supervisor or designee. The scheduled shift is Saturday through Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The position is based at Abbott’s Madison, Wisconsin location. It involves handling specimens and laboratory materials, complying with safety and personal protective equipment requirements, and may require travel to other sites within the same city.

Requirements

High school degree or General Education Diploma.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience using computers, including internet navigation, email, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing workload and circumstances.
Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong listening, attention-to-detail, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to flex hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed, and work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
Ability to work seated for approximately 50% and standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
Ability to use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or type for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
Ability to grasp with both hands, pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand or arm, and reach above shoulder height.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and tolerate handling bodily fluids and solids, including blood, urine, and feces.
Ability to travel to and work at other sites within the same city as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or a field related to the essential duties.
Experience in a laboratory or similar environment maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and collecting or handling samples.
Knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and HIPAA.
Experience troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.
Lean experience, such as Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, or countermeasure implementation.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen processing duties completely, timely, and accurately, including accessioning, processing, automation usage, sample racking, laboratory maintenance, and cleaning.
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Document problems and their resolutions in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Support department goals aligned with organizational priorities and work with leadership on individual development goals.
Support operational initiatives, including quality and process improvements, SOP development, inspections, and audits.
Complete mandatory training assignments and annual competencies within established timelines.
Handle and dispose of specimens in accordance with standard precautions and applicable safety policies.
Understand and comply with laboratory and safety regulations.
Support employee engagement initiatives and activities.
Demonstrate Abbott’s core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Quality, and Innovation, and model inclusive behavior.
Maintain professionalism in written and verbal communications, reliable attendance, and a results-driven approach.
Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, adapting to changing workloads and new information.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and use critical thinking, listening, attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
Flex hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed; work overtime as needed.
Travel to and work at other sites within the same city as needed.
Comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and work safely around hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving, heating, or freezing components.