Accessioning Technician I

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.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for the treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The position of Accessioning Technician I is within our Toxicology Division located in Santa Rosa, CA. This role is key to our business operations as the first point of entry for our specimen processing.

Shift

Mon- Friday

9:00 am-5:30 pm

What You’ll Work On

• Receive and prepare urine specimens for processing.
• Enter data from requisition forms and specimen bottles into the lab database.
• Remove urine samples from the packaging and load them into trays for processing.
• Aliquot samples in preparation for screening analysis.
• Accurately document and record information.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Ability to type 40WPM.
• Ability to carry up to 15 lbs for a distance of up to 40 yards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a computer and barcode scanner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Adaptability.

• 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 $15.25 – $30.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.