Job Details

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:

Specimen Processor I - Sorting

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

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Sorter is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for receiving and sorting specimens in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

What You'll Work On

• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
• Sort specimens into bins and transfer to the departments
• Process courier deliveries and store in designated areas
• Inspect all trash bags once sorting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal
• Maintain cleanliness of the Warehouse Accessioning area
• Assist with freezer cleanout and destruction of specimens
• Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Must comply with company policy

Required Qualifications

• High School education

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic ability to use a computer
• Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures
• 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

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
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated and 20-degree freezer area for storing and removing samples
• Must be able to climb stairs
• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

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The base pay for this position is
$13.25 - $26.55/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:
3Rd Shift (United States Of America)

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, 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.

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