Title: Technician, Microbiology
Location: Temecula, California
Duration: 12 Month
Shift: 1st ( 6am - 2:30 pm)
Job Description
- Support the Microbiology Laboratory: Equipment preparation and sterilization/depyrogenation; Preparation of media; General laboratory cleaning; Preparation of specialty test samples; and Ordering of supplies.
- Perform Test Procedures: Perform self-contained sterility testing; Perform bioburden estimation of devices, components, and solutions; Perform endotoxin testing of devices, components, and solutions; and Perform validation of product test procedures.
- Perform Environmental Monitoring: Perform certification testing of cleanrooms (particle counts, air velocity, pressure differential, microbial count, air filter leak test).
- Documentation of laboratory procedures: Accurate record keeping of lab procedures performed and their results; and Archiving of lab records.
- Modification of controlled documents via the Change Order process.
- Troubleshooting/Brainstorm microbiological test procedures, cleanroom environmental disruptions, and sterilization cycles.
- Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Education
High School Diploma / GED an equivalent combination of education and work experience Two- or four-year degree in microbiology/biology or minimum of two-year science curriculum desired.
Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
