Abbott · 9 hours ago
Forensic Certifying Scientist II
Gretna, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.50/hr - $49/hr
1+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Forensic Certifying Scientist II will be responsible for the analysis, review, and interpretation of analytical data in accordance with regulatory guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance in toxicology testing.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Performs final review of drug confirmation data from the laboratory and compare results with the initial screening data for accuracy prior to release of results
Initiates any corrective action in the lab on testing data reviewed and found incomplete or inconclusive
Assure that all documentation derived from testing procedures in maintained
Operates the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments as needed
Performs initial review of data
Must have knowledge of drug metabolism
Must converse with Medical Review Officers (MROs) and clients on the metabolism of the various drugs in an intelligent manner that is easily understood by the receipt of the information
Must be able to testify in court to drug test results generated in the lab, when needed
Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
Must comply with company policies
Qualification
Required
BS degree in science or equivalent related field
1-3 years' relevant experience
Preferred
Knowledge and hands-on experience with GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instrumentation used in forensic toxicology testing strongly preferred
Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies
Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems
Basic understanding of drugs that are tested
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-18
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