Chemical Research Scientist II

6 days ago


Gretna, Louisiana, United States Abbott Laboratories company Full time
About Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Laboratories is a leading global healthcare company that develops and manufactures innovative medical products and solutions. Our mission is to help people live more fully at all stages of life.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Chemist II to join our Toxicology Laboratories team in Gretna, LA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for documenting validation projects for laboratory testing methodology, providing accurate and timely test results to our clients, and collaborating with our R&D Lead to design studies for method development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process regulated samples that fall under SAMHSA/DOT regulations and are subject to interviews during NLCP inspection and/or audits.
  • Operate GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments, perform initial review of data, and prepare and extract samples for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation.
  • Assist R&D Lead with designing studies for method development, research and present literature and its applications to applicable method development opportunities.
  • 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, program new methods on instruments, and train personnel on new sample prep methods.
  • Prepare solutions for validation experiments, extract drugs from biological matrices, and submit samples on LC-MS-MS & GC/MS instrumentation.
  • Review validation data using software such as Analyst and Multiquant, data entry of validation results, and perform basic statistical analysis with Microsoft Excel.
  • Properly document sample prep procedures, analyze data from validation batches, determine the success of validation experiments, and review Standard Operating Procedures and Validation Reports to ensure consistency.
  • Support the production team with solutions and sample preparation, present project results and recommendations to department management, and proactively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues.
  • Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality and regulatory compliance, follow, understand, and comply with SOPs and policies on cGLPs and safety, and perform any other duties as designated by the Manager, Technical and Instrumentation, or dictated by the needs of the laboratory.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.
  • 2 years of experience in a related field.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, electronic document control systems such as Agile, Hamilton Microlab NIMBUS instruments, Multiqunt and Analyst Quantitation software, LCMSMS & GC/MS.
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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