Microbiology Technician 1

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.

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Microbiologist Technician I for our Sylmar, CA location.

The Microbiologist Technician I will perform laboratory and environmental testing per routine documented procedures.  As needed, will perform the tasks for maintenance of the microbiology laboratory.

What YOU'LL DO

•  Support the Microbiology Laboratory:
  • Equipment preparation and steam sterilization/depyrogenation.
  • Preparation of media/reagents.
  • General laboratory cleaning.
  • Ordering of supplies.
  • Waste Disposal
• Perform Test Procedures:
  • Perform particulate testing of devices.
  • Perform bioburden estimation of devices, components, and solutions.
  • Perform endotoxin testing of devices, components, and solutions.
  • Perform validation of product test procedures.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring:
  • Perform testing of cleanrooms (particle counts, air velocity, pressure differential, microbial count).
  • Perform testing of BSC or Laminar Flow Hoods
  • Perform testing for ancillary systems (microbial count, Bacterial Endotoxin)
• Documentation of laboratory procedures:
  • Accurate record keeping of lab procedures performed and their results.
  • Archiving of lab records.

• 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.

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION YOU WILL BRING

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or four year degree in microbiology/biology or equivalent combination of education and work experience desired.
• 1-2 years of regulated industry experience preferred.
• Some laboratory experience desired. (Experience may be through post-high school courses)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Solid computer skills.
• 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.

The base pay for this position is $20.25 – $40.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

• laboratory equipment preparation
• steam sterilization
• depyrogenation
• media preparation
• reagent preparation
• laboratory cleaning
• particulate testing
• bioburden estimation
• endotoxin testing
• validation of test procedures
• environmental monitoring
• waste disposal
• cleanroom testing
• bacterial endotoxin testing
• qms compliance
• ems compliance
• fda regulations
• record keeping
• archiving lab records
• computer skills
• analytical skills
• multitasking