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.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

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 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

We are hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist within our Wellness Laboratory located in Santa Rosa, CA.  This role will be instrumental in meeting regulatory compliance stipulations and providing timely results to our clients. The role is located in Santa Rosa, CA - relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates

The California Department of Health, in addition to CLIA regulations, requires that testing of clinical specimens be performed by the state-licensed personnel.

Responsibilities

• Consistently and accurately completes moderate to highly complex  testing adhering to established laboratory procedures, CLIA and state of California requirements.

• Provides support to healthcare providers with result correlations, definition of criterion for test performance acceptability, enhanced understanding of test methodologies and test limitations. 

• Completes review and analysis of QC, Proficiency Testing and Peer Group data to make statistical inference regarding error probability and it’s type, and coordinates appropriate corrective action. 

• Helps oversee performance and guidance of laboratory support personnel (Technicians, Processors) by providing technical and behavioral support. 

• Prepares and tests reagents, controls, and evaluates performance acceptability  based on established criteria.

• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.

• Determines the acceptability of analysis prior to releasing results. Takes appropriate action in response to  unusual or unexpected results.

• Reviews and accurately enters results of testing.

• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken as directed by laboratory procedures.

• Safely handle hazardous materials observing all safety rules and regulations to mitigate underlying risk of exposure to self and others. Promptly report incidents, near misses and chemical spills to EH&S.

• Review calibration and QC results to ensure they meet specification limits and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to achieve acceptability prior to releasing any test results.

• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.

• Identify inconsistent lab results and inform the appropriate group of observed inconsistencies.

• Monitor QC performance for shifts and/or trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

• Clean and maintain analytical equipment to manufacturer specifications, assist with troubleshooting as necessary and, calibrate acceptably prior to use per CLIA requirements.

• Maintain proper documentation for calibration, QC acceptance, equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and results certification as required.

• Support Validation studies in compliance with approved protocol.

• Assist with training and support for Unlicensed Testing Personnel

• As applicable, attend seminars and obtain training as necessary to maintain and improve professional knowledge and to satisfy continuing education requirements for state of California CLS licensing.

Required Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the state of California under BPC, Chapter 3 as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Chemist).

• Bachelors’ Degree in Science.

• Strong work ethic with a commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and provide coaching to peers and subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Generalist with experience in clinical chemistry and quality control data evaluation; method development and validation of laboratory-developed tests.

* 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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