Sample Processing Associate - 2nd Shift

Abbott Laboratories•Madison, WI

8d•$15 - $30

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Associate I performs day-to-day operations in the Specimen Processing Department, including lab productivity and process line support such as accessioning, processing, automation use, sample racking, lab maintenance, cleaning, and other lab support tasks. The role follows laboratory policies and procedures and maintains accurate data reporting to support consistent execution of specimen processing. The position 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 Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position requires following safety and quality practices, handling specimens, and working in a fast-paced team environment. Employees may need to flex hours and work nights, weekends, or overtime as needed. Physical activities include lifting and moving up to 40 pounds, sitting and standing, using a computer or mobile device, and performing repetitive motions. The work may involve exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, bodily fluids and solids, and instruments with moving parts, heating, and freezing elements. Travel to other sites within the same city may be needed.

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 of the position with or without accommodation.
Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, adapt to changing workloads and circumstances, and respond quickly to new information.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Strong listening, attention-to-detail, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to flex hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to 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/arm, and reach above shoulder height.
Ability to comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to tolerate handling bodily fluids and solids, such as blood, urine, and feces, and potential exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, heating, and freezing elements.
Ability and means to travel to and work at other sites within the same city as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a laboratory or similar environment maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and collecting or handling samples.
Experience troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.
One or more years of experience in a high-volume, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, or restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen processing operations, including accessioning, processing, automation use, sample racking, lab maintenance, cleaning, and other lab support tasks.
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Document problems and their resolutions following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Support department goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Work with leadership on individual development goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Support quality and process improvement initiatives, SOP development, department 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 to maintain and improve team morale.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and meet performance and behavior expectations.
Travel to and work at other sites within the same city as needed.