Microbiologist II

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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

• 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.
  
  

The Opportunity

his position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Microbiologist II will be involved in learning the application of microbiological concepts to the manufacturing process of a medical device and understanding process monitoring to maintain microbiological quality of the final device.

What You’ll Work On

Facility and routine production microbiological support:

• Provide testing support including Environmental monitoring, BSC testing, water systems and compressed air testing, product bioburden, endotoxin and particulate as required
• Record review of routine microbiological test result
• Technical support for facility issues in the areas of, environmental monitoring and microbiological methods
• Conduct investigations
• Develop and execute controlled access environment, deionized water, compressed and air qualifications
• Complete environmental disturbance reports; and
• Complete annual controlled access environment reports
• Perform quality release for sterilization loads.
• Perform validation of laboratory equipment
• Manage qualifications for cleanrooms an ancillary systems as required
• Develop laboratory test methods and train technicians as appropriate
  
  

Technical Sterilization Support

• Perform annual sterilization requalification’s as required
• Assess manufacturing process changes for sterilization and microbiological impact
• Data analysis of sterilization processes
• Writes protocols reports and executes for qualifications for sterilization and microbiological test methods
• Conduct assessments and qualifications of new or modified products or components for sterilization adoption or validation
• Assist in the development of sterilization cycles
  
  

Documentation And Laboratory Procedures

• Writes new or updates current microbiologically related documents
• Maintains understanding of applicable standards for continued application
• Accurate record keeping of lab procedures performed and their results.
• Archiving of lab records
  
  

Technical Training

• Provides training to laboratory technicians or other personnel on new equipment or new test procedures, processes as required
• Provides training in the areas of sterilization validation and sterilization processes
• Supports other Projects as Directed by Department Manager.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management.
• Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors and vendors.
  
  

Education And Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelors Degree Microbiology or related science OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Masters Degree Preferred.
• Minimum 5 years With a Bachelor's degree, 5 years in a medical device/pharmaceutical, or related industry, with work experience in microbiology and/or sterilization and relevant microbiology laboratory experience.
• Minimum 2 years With a Master's degree, 2 years medical device/pharmaceutical or related industry, with experience in microbiology and/or sterilization and relevant microbiology laboratory experience.
• Demonstrates professional skills with excellent written communication. Able to work with minimal supervision and ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrated excellent troubleshooting skills in routine out of specification situations at the Microbiologist I level. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10%, including internationally (only if required)
  
  

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
  
  

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $79,500.00 – $138,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.