Abbott · 6 days ago
Lab Tech Jr.
Gretna, LA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking a Lab Tech Jr. to operate and maintain laboratory screening instruments, perform tests, and ensure adherence to security and operational guidelines.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Operation and maintenance of the Screening Instrument and initial review of test results for donor specimens and QC samples
Testing performed with refractometers and pH meters
Knowledge of screening and specimen validity test methods: EIA, CEDIA, ELISA, refractometers and pH meter
Troubleshoot issues with screening instruments
Adherence to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in Alere’s Employee Handbook
Qualification
Required
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 SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies
Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems
Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
Ability to have full body movement
Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms
Math and reasoning ability to develop and communicate laboratory procedures and reports
Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FDT guidelines
Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations
May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials
Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
401(k)
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
Founded in 1888
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-07
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