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. **The Opportunity** Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Lead GC/MS Transcriptionist is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for not only team lead of the transcriptionists, but also for operating a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer and LC-MS/MS for confirmatory testing in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations for all non-negative test results. This job also requires the individual to perform QC duties. **What You'll Do** + Assist transcription supervisors to ensure the shift meets production standards and ensure instruments are properly maintained + Supervise the operation of the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments and the initial review of data + Operates the GC/MS and/or LC-MS/MS instruments + Performs initial review of data + Supervise and prepare new controls, calibrators and reagents for GC/MS and /or LC-MS/MS + Supervise and prepare documentation of QC validation results; as needed + Assist with training of new employees + Preparation and extraction of samples/validations for GC/MS and LC-MS/MS confirmation; as needed + Operate lab equipment necessary to perform extraction; as needed + Storage of supplies and disposal of empty boxes; as needed + Assures lab department meets safety requirements + Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information + Must comply with company policies **Required Qualifications** + BS degree in science or equivalent related field + 2-4 years of experience + Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations + Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40) and CAP-FUDT guidelines + Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting + Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors + Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations **Preferred Qualifications** + Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems **WHAT WE OFFER** At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: + **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance. + **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans. + **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs. + **Paid time off.** + **401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match. + **The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com