Laboratory Supervisor, Night shift

Job description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Laboratory Supervisor, Night shift

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:

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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

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Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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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.

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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, Night Shift Operations is within our Toxicology division located at Richmond, VA . The individual filling this position will be overseeing day to day operations on the night shift 10 PM - 6:30 AM Tuesday - Saturday for the screening, extractions, LC-GC and certification departments; and maintaining acceptable performance in testing of urine and oral fluids in all testing areas. The laboratory performs initial screen and confirmation testing of urine and oral fluid specimens in a high volume, production environment. This position will be required to perform initial data review of analysis in the LC-GC department and final certification and release of results in the certification department.

What You’ll Work On

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Coordinate duties of personnel, including issuing assignments and making work schedules.

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Daily supervision of personnel in their screening, extraction, confirmations and certification procedures.

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Ensuring training files of employees are complete and contain all required credentials and items specified in SOP.

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Evaluate employee competencies in the testing procedures and reagent preparation.

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Counsel employees when SOPS or corporate policies are violated.

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Train new employees on all procedures and current employees on new procedures.

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Review, certify and release confirmation test results of urine and oral fluid specimens as needed.

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Knowledge of testing methodologies (LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, Immunoassay - EIA, ELISA).

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Legal testimony to laboratory results as needed.

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Enforce and adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information.

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Enforce and adhere to all established guidelines outlined in Alere’s Employee Handbook.

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Must comply with company policies.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or life science.

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Experience with human sample preparation for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS analysis.

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Experience with instrument operation and data review for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS.  

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A minimum of 5 years of relevant laboratory experience post bachelor's degree OR 2 years post master's degree.

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A minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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Advanced ability to understand analytical methods and procedures.

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Advanced ability to understand and operate laboratory instrumentation.

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Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies.

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Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems.

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Toxicology experience would be helpful.

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* 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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The base pay for this position is
$56,700.00 – $113,300.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

TOX ARDx Toxicology

        

LOCATION:

United States > Richmond : 450 South Lake Boulevard

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

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)

     
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