Lab Tech Jr.

Job Title: Lab Tech Jr.

Location: 1111 Newton Street, Gretna, LA 70053

Duration: 6 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Shift: Monday – Friday | 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Position Summary:

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere), part of Abbott’s Diagnostics division, is seeking a Junior Laboratory Technician within the Toxicology Division. In this role, you will perform screening and initial analysis of urine and oral fluid specimens for substances of abuse, in accordance with SAMHSA guidelines and other regulatory standards. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and compliant laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain screening instruments used for initial analysis of donor specimens and quality control samples.
• Perform testing using laboratory equipment such as refractometers and pH meters.
• Apply knowledge of screening and specimen validity test methods, including EIA, CEDIA, ELISA, refractometry, and pH measurement.
• Conduct initial review and interpretation of test results.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to screening instruments and testing processes.
• Ensure strict adherence to security procedures to maintain confidentiality of donor information.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines as outlined in the employee handbook.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related Life Sciences field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of analytical laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards including SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and related guidelines.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and other laboratory software.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and perform tasks requiring full body movement.
• Adequate vision and hearing (with correction if necessary) to meet job requirements.
• Strong mathematical and reasoning skills to interpret data and follow laboratory procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FDT guidelines.
• Effective communication skills with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload in a production-driven environment.
• Willingness to work in an environment with potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• 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)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.