Analytical Instrument Specialist at Abbott Laboratories

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.

Analytical Instrument Specialist

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• 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 Analytical Instrument Maintenance Specialist is within our Toxicology Division located in Richmond, VA. This role ensures operation and limits down time in a fast-paced production laboratory by maintaining analytical instrumentation to include, but not limited to, LCMS, GCMS, Automated Liquid Handlers, Automated 96 well plate washers, and Chemistry Analyzers. This position gives qualified candidates the chance to be an essential component of an operation that could not function without them. 

What You’ll Work On

• Maintains analytical instrumentation by completing preventive maintenance schedules; conducting tests; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions; calling for service; maintaining equipment inventories.

• Maintains analytical instrumentation supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and instrument repairs and failures.

• First Review support.

• Conducts a variety of complex tests, measures devices, and calculates data to verify adherence to ensure the instrument functions within provided specifications.

• Perform chemical solution preparation for instrument operation and maintenance.

• Expected to be knowledgeable about the assembly of component parts, sub-assemblies or completed units, including electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical and structural assembly for products and instruments.

• Communicates with production, R&D, QC, and other supervisors and managers to determine, execute, and document unplanned instrument maintenance tasks.

• Work with external vendors to schedule preventative maintenance and in-depth repairs.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

Required Qualification

• A BS or BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or applicable life science degree

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working on analytical instrumentation such as GCMS, HPLC and/or LCMS in a laboratory setting

• Must be self-disciplined, able to work with minimal supervision and manage time efficiently

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures

• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation

• Advanced ability to understand GCMS and LCMSMS Data Review and R&D requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies

• Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

• Advanced ability to communicate with Supervisory staff and to maintain written records of said communication

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• May be required to work varying shifts or weekends to perform the Essential Functions

Preferred Qualification

• Previous experience with data processing software associated with GC/MS and LC-MS/MS, ChemStation, Analyst, and MultiQuant

• Ability to process and interpret chromatographic data as it relates to instrument and method related troubleshooting

• Experience in method development

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $22.15 – $44.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.