Analyst

Job ID: 31154889Posted: Posted 30+ Days AgoStart Date: 2026-07-01Location: United Kingdom - AbingdonTime Type: Full timeJOB DESCRIPTION:Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.The position of Analyst is within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics laboratory located at Abingdon, UK. This role requires the individual to undertake operations within the screening and confirmation department.  The analysis of drugs of abuse in biological samples is conducted by either immunoassay (CEDIA, HEIA and ELISA) or by confirmatory techniques (such as LC/MS/MS), or by a combination of both. Analysts must perform all analyses to appropriate safety standards, conform to current documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and must ensure that all analyses are conducted to the highest quality standards, whilst being completed in a timely manner. This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.RESPONSIBILITIES:Routine work – DailyExtractionsPreparing lab reagentsRunning and saving SSTsDaily basic equipment checks and maintenanceKeeping lab up to safe and efficient working standards (i.e. checking expiry dates)Maintenance of screening instruments including making reagents and QC’s where appropriateEquipment validations (i.e. Heaters, Fridges, Freezers, Pipettes)Cross training to be achieved and competencies gained and maintained to enable work in both screening and confirmation areas.Routine work – Non-daily and Site specificUndertake and complete provided training modules and assessments Perform stock checks and identify items requiring order to ensure stock is maintainedSupport the development and implementation of new processes and methodsAct as a buddy for Trainee Analysts as requiredBASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:Science Graduate, or equivalent experienceUnderstanding of the panels of drugs analysed at the laboratory and the reason for testing theseUnderstanding of the types of extraction methodsUnderstanding the appropriate health and safety considerations for the laboratoryPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous experience in a laboratory environmentPrevious experience with the requirements listed in ResponsibilitiesCOMPETENCIES:Excellent attention to detailKeen interest in understanding principal of processesIs dynamic and tenaciousShows accountability and demonstrates ownership of their worldAble to function well as an individual or as part of a teamAble to take ownership of own work, awareness of when to solve a problem themselves or to ask their manager for helpConform with appropriate safety standards under The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999Work in accordance with the current documented Standard Operating Procedures. Concateno UK is an ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certified laboratory.An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable adjustment, please speak to your line manager or HR contact. The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Product DevelopmentDIVISION:TOX ARDx ToxicologyLOCATION:United Kingdom > Abingdon : 21 Blacklands WayADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable