Production Chemist I

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Job Title

Production Chemist I

Working at Abbott

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• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The position of Production Chemist I is within our Toxicology Business Unit located in Pomona California. Under close supervision, this position is responsible for a variety of manufacturing support functions involving the operation of lab equipment and conduct of procedures/tasks according to established GMP, under the direction of senior staff.

What You’ll Work On

• Adhere to laboratory safety rules
• Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to job functions
• Perform the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance of laboratory equipment and maintain maintenance logbooks
• Manufacture all products via Batch Records and/or Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) following the guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with the Quality System
• Manufacture antibody solutions, drug positive solutions, enzyme-conjugate solutions, EIA calibrators and controls and reagents
• Perform a variety of analytical EIA in-process testing
• Perform daily temperature monitoring
• Carry out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Participates in Lean Activities
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Maintain records and notebooks as directed in a neat, thorough and accurate manner. Perform required data entry on company planning and materials management system. Report results to supervisor
• Maintain a neat and organized workplace. Ensure materials are appropriately labeled, approved for use and in enough quantity to complete required tasks
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOM's process descriptions
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate NCMR and deviations
• Perform simple formulations, component and material evaluations, equipment calibrations and maintenance
• Ability to work overtime and/or on weekends
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business
  
  

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences
• 2 years’ experience in laboratory environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintains accurate records and notes, and carries out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation is preferred
• Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Process orientated, Logical, analytical, meticulous, highly organized and able to analyze data & implement solutions
• Ability to work in a team environment while satisfying individual responsibilities and objectives.
• Knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other manufacturing systems
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities
• Independent collaborative self-starter with the ability to make appropriate quality-related decisions in real time
  
  

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Work in a team environment
• Driven for results
  
  

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The base pay for this position is $22.05 – $44.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.