Quality Control Molecular Analyst

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. Youll 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 theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 Quality Control Molecular Analyst I is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough this role you will perform work required to ensure company product quality is maintained at standards set forth by Quality System and mandated by regulatory agencies such as the FDA ISO and USDA. The focus areas for a Quality Control Molecular Analyst I include but are not limited to: own process improvement including the implementation of new processes and technologies into the QC department; leading investigations related to nonconforming materials perform direct laboratory work to support release of in-process and final product as needed.

What Youll Do

• Use of Bioanalyzers to analyze oligonucleotides and proteins.
• Use of T8 Isothermal Instruments to run reactions.
• Preparing Mastermixes and reactions to be run on T8s.
• Use of E-Gel System to verify that bands are present at appropriate molecular weight in all sample lanes.
• Performs in-process and final release testing and/or data review as needed Observes all safety policies and report
• Reports any and all safety policy violations Participates in all departmental ergonomic programs
• Works independently to lead specific projects and develop new processes Works closely with QC Management to ensure all departmental objectives are met or exceeded
• Identifies Quality gaps and process inefficiencies and recommend solutions Trains new and current Quality Control technicians as needed
• Initiates and Authors Quality Incidents (QI)
• Create new or provide support for document revisions of Standard Operating Procedures as needed
• Provides support for technical and quality issues
• Communicates quality issues to QC Management in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cell Biology Molecular Biology Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Twoplus years of laboratory experience preferably in PCR gel electrophoresis lateral flow fluorescent spectroscopy or equivalent technology.
• Experience working within a regulated industry
• Strong collaboration team working skills and communication skills Independently motivated and detail oriented with good problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Quality Control experience specifically within a medical device or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience with GMP FDA ISO and USDA regulations
• Self Driven

An equal opportunity employer Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities

The base pay for this position is

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

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