Abbott
Healthcare
ConfirmationInstrumentTechnician
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“Confirmation Instrument Technician at Abbott. Skills: Instrument maintenance, Troubleshooting, Vendor coordination. Maintain and ensure performance of GC/MS and LC-MS/MS. Maintain and support laboratory testing equipment”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Lift and/or move 50 pounds, Full body movement, Potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent related field
Nice to Have
Advanced understanding of analytical techniques, Advanced knowledge of GC/MS and LC-MS/MS systems, Ability to detect chromatographic issues, Advanced ability to review GC/MS and LC-MS/MS data, Understanding of R&D and compliance requirements, Advanced understanding of Laboratory Information Systems, Ability to present data clearly, Ability to maintain written records, Advanced understanding of laboratory instrumentation, Understanding of certification and regulatory requirements
What You'll Do.
Maintain and ensure performance of GC/MS and LC-MS/MS
Maintain and support laboratory testing equipment
Perform troubleshooting on instruments
Maintain equipment logbooks
Ensure all work complies with company policies
Train employees on routine use and maintenance
Serve as liaison between laboratory and vendors
Coordinate service calls with vendors
Assist with purchase and installation of new instruments
Maintain inventory of replacement parts
Manage storage of supplies
Coordinate EHS activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Laboratory leadership; Instrument vendors
Communication Scope
Present data clearly
Full Job Description
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** __**Confirmation Instrument Technician**__ **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](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 **Confirmation Instrument Technician** position is located within Abbott’s SAMHSA‑certified Toxicology Laboratory in**Gretna, LA.** The individual in this role will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting analytical laboratory instrumentation (GC/MS, LC‑MS/MS, and automation), ensuring compliant operation, vendor coordination, training, inventory
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