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Forensic Scientist I, Screening

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Richmond, VA currently has an opportunity for a Forensic Scientist I . This role will be responsible for operating the instruments used to perform the initial analysis on urine specimens for substances of abuse with the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

What You’ll Work On

• Operation and maintenance of the Screening Instrument and initial review of data

• Knowledge of screening methods

• Troubleshoot issues with screening instruments

• Adherence to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information

• Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in Employee Handbook

• May be required to work varying shifts or weekends to perform the Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in science or equivalent related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures.

• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation

• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevantregulatory bodies

• Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratorycomputer systems

• Basic understanding of drugs that are tested

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations

• Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FUDT guidelines

• Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors

• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

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• 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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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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The base pay for this position is $14.85 – $29.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com