Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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 diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our Toxicology Division located in Gretna, LA currently has an opportunity for a Toxicology Laboratory Assistant 1. Responsible for receiving, opening, and verifying specimens per the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory authorizations.

What You’ll Work On

• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
• Review and document the acceptability of the specimen and chain of custody forms
• Assign laboratory accessioning numbers and aliquot specimens
• Destroy specimens; as needed
• Clean and maintain the work area daily
• Inspect all trash bags once aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal
• Process Triage request
• Assist Sample Handling area
• Prepare samples for shipment
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring the confidentiality of donor information
• Must comply with company policy

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 2-3 years of experience in the lab environment
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies
• Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Preferred

• Basic ability to use a computer
• Basic ability to understand laboratory techniques and procedures
• Basic ability to communicate ideas

• 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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which

provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to

Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your

future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer,

committed to employee diversity.

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