Microbiologist I

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:Primary Job Function: Establishment and operation of microbiology laboratory including developing and implementing microbiology testing. Sterility testing, environmental testing (air, surface, fluid, bioburden), bacteria ID, certification of the population of the label claim, Limulus Amebocite Lysate test, and new types of biological testing as necessary. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.1. Conduct microbiology testing including biological indicator incubation time studies.;2. Write protocols and reports (sterilization, bioburden recovery, ETO dissipation etc.).;3. Determine new test methods as appropriate.;4. Monitor equipment performance and calibration schedules.;5. Create laboratory operation procedures and follows guidelines from regulatory agencies. (Influence/Leadership) Begins developing a network of internal resources to facilitate completion of tasks. Individual influence is typically exerted at the peer level.; 5. (Planning/Organization) Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor on prioritization of tasks.;(Decision Making/Impact) May exercise authority within pre-established limits and approval. Failure to achieve results can normally be overcome without serious effect on schedules and programs.Minimum Education:Bachelor's degree plus 0-2 years of related work experience with a basic understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Minimum Experience:Basic technical knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures. Limited understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.; 3. (Cognitive Skills) Learns to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve routine problems.Works on problems of limited scope. Minimal independent decision making.JOB FAMILY:Medical & Scientific AffairsDIVISION:SH Structural HeartLOCATION:United States > Minnesota> St. Paul > Woodridge : 177 East County Rd BADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Posted 2 Days Ago Full time 30976942 About Us Abbott-- is about the power of health. For more than 125 years,-- Abbott-- has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of-- Abbott-- come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at-- Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer,-- Abbott-- welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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