Freezer Coordinator

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Freezer Coordinator

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. 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 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The position of Freezer Coordinator is within Toxicology located at Richmond, Va. at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the freezers, including specimen organization/tracking, and specimen disposal in accordance with various regulatory requirements.

What You'll Work On

• Remove and destroy freezer boxes
• Assist in Sample Handling
• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
• Sort specimens into bins and transfer to the departments
• Process courier deliveries and store in designated areas
• Destruction of specimens and boxes
• Inspect all trash bags once sorting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal
• Maintain cleanliness of the Warehouse Accessioning area
• Assist with freezer cleanout and organization
• Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Must comply with company policies

Required Qualifications

• High school education
• Good driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds
• Ability to have full body movement
• Ability to operate company vehicle

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated and 20-degree freezer area for storing and removing samples
• Must be able to climb stairs
• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

Apply Now

* 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.

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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

$14.30 - $28.60/hour

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

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

TOX ARDx Toxicology

LOCATION:

United States > Richmond : 450 South Lake Boulevard

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

2Nd Shift (United States Of America)

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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