ABBOTT LABORATORIES Assistant II Microbiology - Nutrition - Columbus, OH Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Global Analytical and Food Safety Microbiology Department within Abbott Nutrition Research and Development is responsible for using scientific techniques in the microbiological analysis of raw ingredients, R&D finished products, environmental samples, commercial production technical support, method validation, production system validations, specifications recommendations, and other microbiological technical support.

The Assistant II Microbiology candidate is responsible for applying quality laboratory technique the analysis of samples submitted for routine testing including ingredients, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring samples.  Additionally, support is provided to commercial production when necessary to support system validation and requested projects. 

The typical workload will include activities such as lab cleaning, media preparation, plate counts, and genetic identifications and comparisons. 

Major Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Conducting simple to complex procedures.
• Conducting routine microbiological procedures according to written and or verbal instruction with little direct supervision.  Recognizing problems and errors and makes/ seeks corrective actions.
• Performing non-routine analysis when given direction.
• Assisting in method validation and verification.
• Reporting results documentation procedures and policies 
• Performing functions in compliance with relevant corporate and division procedures.
• Complying with laboratory safety practices.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, work environment.
• Serving as a member of teams and committees as needed.

This role does not have Direct Reports

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline is required

Background:

The ideal candidate will have one to five years’ experience after completing a bachelor’s degree.  Consideration may be given to less years of experience post-degree if experience is gained through internship or assignments in a related field. At this level an individual will demonstrate a basic understanding of scientific principles corresponding with an undergraduate degree level, gained through academic training or practical experience.

This position routinely communicates with laboratory co-workers and customers.  Interpersonal relations skills are important.  Problem solving skills are desirable for investigating laboratory errors in procedure performance.  Ability to manage time efficiently is critical.  Clear communications while working with co-workers, a high degree of motivation, and attention to detail is expected.

Accountability / Scope/Budget:

This position will be accountable to the laboratory management and department management for outcomes relative to assignments.