Quality Molecular Analyst

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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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations - with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

The position of Quality Molecular Analyst is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will perform work required to ensure Company product quality is maintained at standards set forth by Company Quality System and mandated by regulatory agencies such as the FDA, ISO, and USDA. The focus areas for a Quality Scientist include but are not limited to: troubleshooting; aid in transfer of new processes and technologies into the QC department; developing methods; in-process and final release testing as needed.

This is a day shift position M-F 8am -5pm.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support specific projects and assist in developing new processes
• Performs in-process and final release testing
• Observes all safety policies and report.
• Investigates problem areas and areas of desirable product improvement.
• Reports any and all safety policy violations.
• Participates in all departmental ergonomic programs.
• Represents QC at cross functional meetings.
• Aids in the transfer of new processes and technologies into the QC department.
• Works closely with QC Management to ensure all departmental objectives are met or exceeded.
• Identifies Quality gaps and process inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
• Trains new and current Quality Control technicians as needed.
• Initiates and authors Quality Incidents (QI).
• Reviews/approves new and revised Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provides support for technical and quality issues.
• Communicates quality issues to QC Management in a timely manner.
• Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Practical laboratory skills
• Ability in mathematics and computer literacy
• Good communication skills, capable of communicating ideas to colleagues and customers
• Problem-solving skills combined with analytical skills and good attention to detail
• Project management skills and good organizational skills
• Good knowledge of science and the ability to apply basic principles and techniques
• • Attention to detail a must
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline

Preferred

• 2+ years industry experience.
• Experience running PCR or isothermal replication methods
• Experience with QC/QA compliance documents
• Strong collaboration, team working skills and communication skills
• Independently motivated and detail oriented with good problem solving ability
• Experience with GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulations
• Demonstrated competency related to RCR and Gel Electrophoresis testing.
• Knowledge of Internet software; Fourth Shift and MRP Inventory/manufacturing software; knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time and constantly use hands to pipette or handle objects. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

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