Biorepository Associate 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.

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.   Employees can qualify for free   medical coverage   in our   Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO   medical plan in the next calendar year .   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 worldwide 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.

Overview The Abbott Cancer Diagnostic Biorepository team enables the execution of clinical trials and research initiatives by delivering high-quality services across the sample management lifecycle. The Biorepository Associate I supports sample receipt, processing, storage, and retrieval for efforts ranging from early research to clinical validation. This position requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and some degree of technical expertise including, but not limited to, knowledge of sample handling, processing, and biosafety protocols. Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete sample intake, including, but not limited to, receive and accession samples, make initial quality assessments, process samples, assign samples to storage, and document all relevant data per established procedures. Assist in establishing and maintaining organized samples inventories. Retrieve and distribute samples from storage as authorized. Assist in the physical build-out and organization of sample management workspaces. Test new protocols and equipment; including, but not limited to, sample processing, alternate storage methods, and barcoding systems. Identify process improvement opportunities. Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal business partners and customers. Assist in communication of issues and/or risks to key stakeholders. Attend and participate in cross-functional study team meetings, as needed. Apply strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills, especially when limited and incomplete information is available. Ability to seek help when necessary and ability to help bring focus and clarity when ambiguity arises. Apply strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills among technical and non-technical personnel. Ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed. Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner. Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality. Ability to work as part of a team. Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. Ability to work designated schedule. Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 35% of a typical