Microbiology Assistant I — 3rd Shift, Growth & Benefits

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day 1

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition Division in Columbus, Ohio seeks a microbiologist to apply high-quality microbiological techniques to raw ingredients, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring. You will work with a small team, prioritizing tasks and communicating clearly to ensure accurate results.

The role involves product, environmental, and raw ingredient testing, media prep, and general lab duties.

Qualifications

• Science-related associate degree required plus 1 year of lab studies and 2 years of lab experience or 4 years in food/pharma manufacturing
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for infant formula and nutritionals
• Experience in food/pharma/medical device plant or hospital/medical lab preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply high quality microbiological techniques to analyze raw ingredients, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring
• Collaborate with fellow microbiologists with clear communication in a small team
• Prioritize tasks and communicate results to ensure accurate, timely decisions
• Perform product, environmental, and raw ingredient testing; assist with documentation and project work
• Conduct media prep and general lab housekeeping; support team goals

Skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Lab techniques

Education

Science-related Associate degree

Science-related Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS

Aseptic technique

Gram staining

Job description

Abbott Nutrition Division in Columbus, Ohio seeks a microbiologist to apply high-quality microbiological techniques to raw ingredients, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring. You will work with a small team, prioritizing tasks and communicating clearly to ensure accurate results.

The role involves product, environmental, and raw ingredient testing, media prep, and general lab duties.