Assistant Microbiologist I - 3rd shift - Columbus Plant

Abbott Laboratories; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Health care and well-being programs

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation and 401(k)

Retirement plans

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a microbiology-focused professional to perform analysis of raw ingredients, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring to ensure product safety.

You will work with a team of microbiologists, prioritize tasks, document results, and support projects in a 3rd shift environment. A science-related associate's degree with lab experience is required; a bachelor's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Science-related Associate's degree and lab coursework.
• 2 years of lab experience or 4 years in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Experience in food/pharmaceutical/medical device plant or hospital/medical lab.

Responsibilities

• Apply high quality scientific techniques in microbiological analysis of raw ingredients, in-process production samples, finished product testing and environmental monitoring.
• Collaborate with fellow microbiologists with clear communication in a small team.
• Prioritize tasks to deliver accurate results and communicate effectively.
• Perform product, environmental, and raw ingredient testing.
• Document work, support projects, and troubleshoot issues.
• Media preparation and general lab housekeeping.
• Demonstrate teamwork and professional communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clear communication

Quality control

Laboratory techniques

Education

Science related Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in a related science

Tools

LIMS

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT

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.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

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:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Apply high quality scientific techniques in the microbiological analysis of raw ingredients, in-process production samples, finished product testing and environmental monitoring, to ensure that all products manufactured are fit for use
• Be able to work with fellow microbiologist, with a high degree of motivation, attention to important details with clear communication to all team members. This is important due to the high degree of responsibility and working within a small group where each person is relied upon highly
• Prioritize tasks to efficiently be completed with the most accurate results, and to communicate clearly and work together in a team environment
• Product testing, Environmental testing, Raw ingredient testing
• Documentation, Project work, Troubleshooting
• Media preparation/general lab work: Housekeeping
• Communication, Team work.

SHIFT

3rd shift, 8p - 6:30a

4 10's, Sunday - Wednesday

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Science related Associates degree, plus 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics), plus 2 years of laboratory experience or 4 years’ experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
• Experience working in food/pharmaceutical/medical device plant or hospital/medical lab.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Science related Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics
• LIMS
• Aseptic technique
• Gram staining

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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

• *Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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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.