Job Posting for Assistant Microbiologist - $22.50 / hour - Altavista, VA Plant (3rd Shift) at Abbott Laboratories
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.
Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Altavista, Va., is Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plant in the world and has the only liquid Pedialyte line in the US. Working here you’ll feel like part of a family – a family of 780 that works together to help nourish the world.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
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 – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) vacation buy program 3 floating holidays 10 paid holidays
Company Paid Pension Plan
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
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, Teamwork.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING
Required
High school diploma (or equivalent) required 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
College or working in food/pharmaceutical/medical device plant or hospital/medical lab.
Preferred
Science related Associates Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics plus 1 year of related laboratory experience or 2 years’ experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Science related Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics
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 and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
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