Forensic Scientist II, Screening

3 months ago


Richmond, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

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.

Forensic Scientist II, Screening

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

The position of Screening Technician II is within our Toxicology Division of Abbott located at Richmond, VA. In this role, you will be in the position for a Screening Technician II as defined by SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) in the Richmond SAMHSA-certified laboratory of Alere Toxicology Services.  The individual filling this position will be responsible for operating the instruments used to perform the initial analysis on urine and oral fluid specimens for substances of abuse with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

What You’ll Work On

  • Operation and maintenance of the Screening Instruments and initial review of data

  • Knowledge of all screening methods

  • Troubleshoot issues with screening instruments

  • Be able to meet turnaround goals and complete assigned tasks daily

  • Adherence to all standard operating procedures ensuring confidentiality of donor information

  • Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in Abbott’s Employee Handbook

  • Screen all sample types on the analyzer

  • Cross train in Negative Certification

  • Discard specimens after analyzed

  • Complete all screen actions prior to the end of shift

Required Business Travel Requirements:

  • Travel to other domestic Alere offices may also be required

Additional Comments:

  • The individual may be required to work varying shifts or weekends to perform the Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

  • BS degree in science or equivalent related field

  • Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures.

  • Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation

  • 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

  • Basic understanding of drugs that are tested

Apply Now

* 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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.



The base pay for this position is $17.80 – $35.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.



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