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Screening Lab Technician I

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

The position of Screening Technician 1 is within our Toxicology Division located in Santa Rosa, CA . This role is key to our business operations as it assists licensed testing employees in the performance of screening tests in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.

What You’ll Work On

• Assist licensed testing personnel in the performance of screening tests in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.

• Opening the specimen bags and sorting the sample bottles.

• Scanning bottles and checking data previously entered into the database from requisition forms.

• Preparing aliquots of urine specimens for testing in a production laboratory.

• Perform any and all other duties as may be requested by the Chief Toxicologist /Technical Supervisor, Lab Director, Operations and Technology, Lab QA Manager/General Supervisor or the Laboratory Department Managers.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent

• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a computer and barcode scanner, preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel , preferred

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

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and in a group setting

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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 $15.25 – $30.55 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