Confirmation Instrument Technician

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Confirmation Instrument Technician

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.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year

• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Confirmation Instrument Technician position is located within Abbott’s SAMHSA‑certified Toxicology Laboratory in Gretna, LA. The individual in this role will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting analytical laboratory instrumentation (GC/MS, LC‑MS/MS, and automation), ensuring compliant operation, vendor coordination, training, inventory management, and EHS activities.

Shift:

Tues-Sat

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

What You’ll Work On

• Maintain and ensure the performance of GC/MS and LC‑MS/MS instruments

• Maintain and support laboratory testing equipment, including Hamilton liquid handlers

• Perform troubleshooting on instruments that are not functioning properly

• Maintain equipment logbooks using Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Ensure all work complies with company policies

• Train employees on routine use and maintenance of GC/MS and LC‑MS/MS instruments

• Serve as a liaison between the laboratory and instrument vendors

• Coordinate service calls with instrument service vendors

• Assist laboratory leadership with the purchase and installation of new instruments

• Maintain inventory of replacement parts

• Manage storage of supplies

• Coordinate EHS activities, including the lab’s hazardous waste program

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of analytical techniques, laboratory procedures, and instrumentation

• Advanced knowledge of GC/MS and LC‑MS/MS systems

• Ability to detect chromatographic issues and recommend or implement fixes

• Advanced ability to review GC/MS and LC‑MS/MS data

• Understanding of R&D and compliance requirements for SAMHSA, CAP‑FDT, and related regulatory bodies

• Advanced understanding of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and related lab software

• Ability to present data clearly and maintain organized, accurate documentation

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with supervisory staff

• Ability to maintain written records of technical updates and communications

Competencies:

• Advanced understanding of analytical techniques and laboratory procedures

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory instrumentation

• Understanding of certification and regulatory requirements (SAMHSA, CAP‑FUDT, etc.)

• Advanced understanding of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and related lab software

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds

• Ability to have full body movement

Work Environment:

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

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The base pay for this position is

$20.85 – $41.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

TOX ARDx Toxicology

LOCATION:

United States > Gretna : 1111 Newton Street

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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