Laboratory Assistant II - Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm -11:30 pm

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:

Position OverviewThe Laboratory Assistant II (Mon- Fri 3:00pm- 11:30pm) is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Phoenix (PHX) laboratories. The Laboratory Assistant II shall demonstrate the skills and competency to work in a high throughput production environment and possess the ability to assist laboratory personnel in patient sample processing and all other support functions.

Essential Duties

• Include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist in the general upkeep of the laboratory; including, but not limited to, maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment and clean glassware, racks, and other laboratory supplies.
• Perform laboratory decontamination using the appropriate materials.
• Store and discard items; including, but not limited to, samples and plates appropriately according to the laboratory protocols.
• Perform basis preventative maintenance on equipment according to the manufacture specifications.
• Re-stock laboratory and distribute supplies to work areas.
• Assist with special projects, as needed.
• Apply effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to use general office equipment, computers, and software applications.
• Ability to use a computer, concentrate, and read and/or analyze data.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various chemicals to perform duties.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and instruments with moving parts, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including centrifuges, vortexes, refrigerators, freezers, water baths, and heat blocks.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation and email usage.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred QualificationsAssociates Degree in a scientific field.1+ years of pertinent laboratory experience.

The base pay for this position is

$17.00 – $34.00/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Phoenix : 445 North 5th St

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling, Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materialsAbbott 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.pdfEEO is the Law link- Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf