Assistant Chemist I, Analytical Lab (2nd shift, Sun-Thurs) - Sturgis, MI Plant

About the role

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Test necessary raw ingredients, in-process, and finished product as prescribed in quality procedures and assure specifications and quality guidelines are met.
• Produce the highest quality results while operating within manufacturing schedule and safety guidelines.
• Maintain good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices.
• Develop positive relations with other chemists and operators from other departments that interact with the laboratory.
• Provide timely feedback to the chemist following them, their lead chemist, and their supervisor regarding the status of their area of responsibility.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Perform analytical testing on raw ingredients, in-process and finished product, and plant utilities.
• Test for release of product to manufacturing for further processing, filling, and finishing.
• Obtain and test environmental samples for compliance to specifications outlined in the Lab Methods Manual.
• Maintain training documents and drive training.
• Identify and solve immediate problems with some assistance from the supervisor, Chemist II, and Chemist III.
• Initiate troubleshooting for minor testing problems.
• Recognize and report method procedure problems and out-of-specification conditions.
• Perform all Chemist I functions, including identifying out-of-specification conditions and initiating investigation into the cause of quality concerns.
• Correct minor problems concerning test results.
• Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of appropriate college lab studies, 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus), AND 2 years of laboratory experience
• OR 4 years experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• OR a Science related Associates Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus), plus 1 year of related laboratory experience OR 2 years experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• OR a Science related Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus)
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $19.05 – $38.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.