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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Laboratory Analyst III

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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:

• 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.

In Abbott Nutrition Research & Development (R&D), our goal is to create innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

Lab analyst for nutrient analysis of infant, adult, and medical nutritional products. The primary functions of this position are performance of analytical testing on ingredients and finished product as prescribed in various procedures, while assuring quality standards are met. This position requires producing the highest quality results while operating within the constraints of safety and laboratory policies. Potential opportunity to assist with method development and validation projects

What You’ll Work On

• Prepare, analyze, and process nutrient testing on research samples.
• Compare results to predetermined specifications, ensure analytical records are complete, accurate and in compliance.
• Maintain good laboratory practices.
• Perform accurate and precise testing according to laboratory methods.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with sample due dates and sample backlogs.
• Operate various types of analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, UPLC, ICP and LC/MS.
• Perform wet chemistry testing.
• Conduct investigations into method deviations and atypical results.
• Ensure compliance, overall data integrity, and adherence to SOP’s, safety, and in-house regulations.

Competencies:

• Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong drive for results.
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required:

• B.S. in Chemistry (or other related fields)
• Basic wet chemistry techniques
• Experience with HPLC and/or ICP preferred but not required
• Experience with Sample Manager (LIMS) and Empower data systems preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel a plus

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.

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