Microbiologist II

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology and Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Our team in Plymouth has an opening for Microbiologist II. This position involves learning the application of microbiological concepts to the manufacturing process of a medical device and understanding process monitoring to maintain microbiological quality of the final device.

WHAT YOU’LL D

Facility and routine production microbiological support:

• Provide Facility Microbiological support including EM, BSC testing, DI systems and compressed air testing;
• Record review of routine microbiological test results;
• Technical support for facility issues in the areas of, environmental monitoringand microbiological methods;
• Conduct routine out of specification investigations;
• Develop and execute controlled access environment, deionized water, compressed and air qualifications;
• Assess manufacturing process changes for microbial impact;
• Complete environmental disturbance reports; and Complete annual controlled access environment reports.
• Technical sterilization and microbiological laboratory methods support: Routine release of manufactured product;
• Data analysis of sterilization processes;
• Conduct new product assessments for sterilization adoption or validation;
• Assist in the development of sterilization cycles;
• Develop laboratory test methods and train technicians as appropriate;
• Works with technicians in conducting these qualifications;
• Complete LAL sampling analysis; and Develop microbiological specifications for incoming components

Documentation:

• Ensures correct documentation linkage flow for microbiologically related documents.
• Writes new or updates current microbiologically related documents.
• Maintains understanding of applicable standards and applies them to qualifications and test methods.
• Writes protocols and reports for qualifications for sterilization and microbiological test methods:
• Writes appropriate validation protocols; performs or oversees validations for new technologies, equipment, and/or test methods; and creates documentation for implementation.

Technical Training:

• Provides training to laboratory technicians on new equipment or new test procedures in the areas of sterilization validation and sterilization processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Minimum 5 years With a Bachelor's degree, 5 years in a medical device/pharmaceutical, or related industry, with work experience in microbiology and/or sterilization and relevant microbiology laboratory experience.
• Minimum 2 years With a Master's degree, 2 years medical device/pharmaceutical or related industry, with experience in microbiology and/or sterilization and relevant microbiology laboratory experience.

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 (Manufacturing roles only)

· Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)

· 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

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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.