R&D Chemist I

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: R&D Chemist I 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year 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 R&D Chemist I is within our Toxicology Laboratories located in Richmond, VA. Primary duties include documentation of validation projects for laboratory testing methodology for the determination of drugs and metabolites in biological matrices. This role is instrumental in providing accurate and timely test results to our clients. 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 the workplace, healthcare providers, and individuals. What You’ll Work On Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ on new instruments Training of personnel on new sample prep methods Preparation of solutions for validation experiments Extraction of drugs from biological matrices Submission of samples on GC-MS, GC-FID, and LC-MS/MS instrumentation Submission of samples on AU5400/AU5800 instrumentation Review of validation data using software such as Analyst and MultiQuant Data entry of validation results Performing basic statistical analysis with Microsoft Excel Properly documenting sample prep procedures Analyzing data from validation batches Determining success of validation experiments Review of Standard Operating Procedures and Validation Reports to ensure consistency Support production team with solutions and sample preparation Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality and regulatory compliance Follow, understand and comply with SOP’s and policies on cGLP’s and safety Certify and report production data as required (Act as non-federal Certifying Scientist) Perform any other duties as designated by the Management team or dictated by the needs of the laboratory Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry or related field 2 years of experience Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with GC-MS and LC-MS/MS Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience with MultiQuant and Analyst Quantitation software COMPETENCIES: Analytical Skills (e.g. statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis) Team player Interpersonal Skills Drives for results High level of attention to detail Adaptability Apply Now 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 $46,000.00 – $92,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: TOX ARDx Toxicology LOCATION: United States > Richmond : 450 South Lake Boulevard ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

Salary : $46,000 - $92,000