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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Freezer Coordinator

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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 Freezer Coordinator is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the freezer destruction in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.  

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds

• Ability to have full body movement

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

     

The base pay for this position is

$14.35 – $28.75/hour

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

TOX ARDx Toxicology

        

LOCATION:

United States > Gretna : 1111 Newton Street

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

3Rd Shift (United States Of America)

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling, Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials

     

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

     

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