Job Title: Chemist I
Location: 10 Southgate Road, Scarborough, ME, 04074
Duration: 6 Months
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Shift: 6:00 AM – 02:30 PM
Company Overview
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, part of Abbott’s Diagnostics division, brings together industry-leading technologies and expert teams to support diagnostic testing. These solutions provide critical insights for the treatment and management of diseases and other health conditions.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical Manufacturing Chemist to join the Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit in Scarborough, Maine. This role is responsible for producing bioreagents used in immunology-based chromatography and enzyme testing, while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain the manufacturing production schedule.
- Perform in-process quality control (QC) testing, including qualifications, inspections, and titrations.
- Prepare critical and non-critical bioreagents in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain compliance with GMP and GLP quality systems.
- Investigate process issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop, follow, and execute protocols related to product and process improvements.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent production output and raw material availability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques and equipment, including:
- Pipetting
- Spectrophotometry
- HPLC
- pH meters
- Gel Electrophoresis (including SDS-PAGE)
- ELISA assays
Core Competencies
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment with moderate supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing tools.
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
