Extraction Laboratory Technician II
Abbott
Summary
The position of Extraction Laboratory Technician II is within our Toxicology Division located in Santa Rosa, CA. This role will prepare specimens for routine drug testing following the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures.
Job description
The Opportunity
The position of Extraction Laboratory Technician II is within our Toxicology Division located in Santa Rosa, CA. This role will prepare specimens for routine drug testing following the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures.
What You'll Work On
- Read, understand, and follow written Standard Operating Procedures
- Correctly identify specimens scheduled for analysis and assemble batches as necessary
- Pour or quantitatively pipette biological specimens and standards in varying volumes (forensic specimens)
- Prepare and/or extract analytes of interest for subsequent instrumental analysis (forensic specimens)
- Load prepared batches onto analytical instruments and initiate pre-approved analytical runs following established SOPs
- May create Hamilton batches for aliquots merged from different screening batches
- Maintain proper and adequate Chain of Custody batch documentation
- Communication with supervisors and prompt escalation of emerging challenges
- Maintain and promote a safe healthful environment for self and co-workers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field
- The ability to work safely with biological specimens, chemicals, equipment, and instruments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with biological specimens and/or analytical instruments (LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field
- Ability to work safely with biological specimens, chemicals, equipment, and instruments
- Experience working with biological specimens and/or analytical instruments (LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS) preferred
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.