Senior Microbiologist

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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Our location in Temecula, CA currently has an opportunity for a Senior Microbiologist
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Division. Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Establishment and operation of microbiology laboratory including developing and implementing microbiology testing. Environmental testing (air, surface, gas, fluid, bioburden), microbial ID, Bacterial Endotoxin Test, and new types of biological testing as necessary.
What You'll Work On
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct microbiology testing including special studies.
• Write protocols and reports (bioburden recovery, etc.).
• Determine new test methods as appropriate.
• Monitor equipment performance and calibration schedules.
• Create laboratory operation procedures and follows guidelines from regulatory agencies.
• Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel.
• May lead a project team.
• Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects.
• Influences middle management on technical or business solutions.
• Interacts with vendors and internal customers
• Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval.
• Initiates or maintains work schedule.
• Establishes priorities of work assignments.
• Exercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolution.
• Conducts training on microbiology and contamination control topics for Microbiology and other functional areas.
• Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.

Minimum Experience / Training Required
Education
Bachelors Degree in a related field or and an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Masters Degree preferred.
Experience/Background

• Minimum 6+ years related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area.
• Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with practical application of relevant ISO Standards, USP methods and other industry standards and regulations.
• Strong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships.
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
• Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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
• 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

Apply Now
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$72,700.00 - $145,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:
AVD Vascular
LOCATION:
United States > Temecula : Building B - TB
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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