Certifying Scientist Supervisor

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Certifying Scientist Supervisor 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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 Supervisor, Positive Certifying Scientist is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for not only supervising the positive certifying scientist, but also for analysis, review, and interpretation of analytical data in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations for all non-negative test results generated by the laboratory. This job also requires the individual to perform QC duties. What Youll Work On Coordinate duties of personnel, including issuing assignments daily Provide input and recommendations to improve daily operations within department or in the laboratory Counsel employees when SOPS or corporate policies are violated Supervise the final review of analytical data Supervise the preparation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS and initial review of data Supervise the extraction of samples Must be able to testify in court to drug test results generated in the lab, when needed Must converse with Medical Review Officers (MROs) and clients on the metabolism of the various drugs in an intelligent manner that is easily understood by the receipt of the information Trains new employees on all procedures and old employees on new procedures Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes as needed Assures lab department meets safety requirements Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information Must comply with company policy Required Qualifications BS degree in science or equivalent related field 1-4 years' relevant experience Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and hands-on experience with GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instrumentation used in forensic toxicology testing strongly preferred 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 relevant regulatory bodies Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems Basic understanding of drugs that are tested Apply Now 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 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: 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 with human blood or other potentially infectious materials Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. 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