Abbott

R&D Chemist II

Abbott$55K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
  • 2 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Familiar with electronic document control systems like Agile
  • Hands-on experience with Hamilton Automated Liquid Handlers
  • Skilled in using MultiQuant and Analyst Quantitation software
  • Knowledgeable in LC-MS/MS and GC/MS techniques

Responsibilities

  • Assist R&D Manager in designing method development studies
  • Conduct method validation activities in line with regulatory guidelines
  • Research and present scientific literature for method development
  • Collaborate with R&D Chemists across Abbott laboratories
  • Perform statistical evaluations and cost analyses for projects
  • Draft and collaborate on validation plans and related documentation
  • Conduct IQ, OQ, and PQ on new instruments

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits for employees and their families
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Work in a collaborative environment with experts in the field
  • Access to industry-leading technologies in diagnostics
  • Supportive and compliant work environment
Full Job Description
R&D Chemist II

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for the workplace, healthcare providers, and individuals.

The position of R&D Chemist II is within our Toxicology Laboratories located in Gretna, LA. Primary duties include documentation of validation projects for laboratory testing methodology for the determination of drugs and metabolites in biological matrices. This role will be instrumental in providing accurate and timely test results to our clients.

What You'll Work On
  • Assist R&D Manager with designing studies for method development
  • Perform method validation activities following laboratory policies and applicable regulatory guidelines (NLCP, CAP, etc)
  • Research and present literature and its applications to applicable method development opportunities
  • Collaborate with R&D Chemists at other Abbott laboratory sites
  • Perform statistical evaluation and cost analysis to justify method development and improvement projects
  • Draft and collaborate on validation plans and validation approval documents
  • Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ on new instruments
  • Programming new methods on instruments
  • Training of personnel on new sample prep methods, basic method development and troubleshooting
  • Preparation of solutions for validation experiments
  • Extraction of drugs from biological matrices
  • Submission of samples on LC-MS/MS, GC/MS and AU Screening instrumentation
  • Review of validation data using software such as Sciex Analyst and MultiQuant
  • Data entry of validation results
  • Performing basic statistical analysis with Microsoft Excel
  • Properly documenting sample prep procedures
  • Analyzing data from validation batches
  • Determining success of validation experiments
  • Review of Standard Operating Procedures and Validation Reports to ensure consistency
  • Support production team with solutions and sample preparation
  • Present project results and recommendations to department management
  • Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise
  • Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality and regulatory compliance
  • Follow, understand and comply with SOP's and safety policies
  • Perform any other duties as designated by the Manager, Technical and Instrumentation, or dictated by the needs of the laboratory


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry or related field
  • 2 years of experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Experience with electronic document control systems such as Agile
  • Experience with Hamilton Automated Liquid Handler instruments
  • Experience with MultiQuant and Analyst Quantitation software
  • Experience with LC-MS/MS & GC/MS


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related field
  • 2 years of experience within R&D


Competencies:
  • Analytical Skills (e.g. statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis)
  • Team player
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Drives for results
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Adaptability


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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

The base pay for this position is
$55,300.00 - $110,700.00
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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials

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