Assistant Microbiologist I (2nd Shift, Tues-Sat) - Sturgis, MI Plant

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  

• Adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out the sampling of Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) requirements and comply with the department objective.

• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and aseptic technique in the Microbiological sampling of EMP samples such as air samples, swabs, steam, and water.

• Adequately display the knowledge and ability to carry out testing functions of various pathogens such as Salmonella, Cronobacter, E.Coli, Staph aureus, etc.

• Be able to use aseptic technique in a controlled environment and use varying plating techniques to identify subject organisms.

• Learn quality system items to assist with batch release and quality assurance.

• Be able to work with fellow technicians, 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 where each person is heavily relied-upon for the success of the department.

• Prioritize tasks efficiently and complete all sampling at the required frequency.

• The Micro Technician reports directly to the Lab Supervisor/FLL and must be able to work with minimal supervision. The incumbent is responsible for complying with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), FDA, USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.

• Conduct sampling aseptically and safely per procedures.

• Perform environmental sampling in the production environment.

• Complete appropriate documentation for all samples collected.

• Ability to prepare tools and paperwork for sample collection

• Complete housekeeping responsibilities including waste disposal, general laboratory sanitation, etc.

• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS Program.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma / GED

• 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus) AND 2 years of laboratory experience OR 4 years' experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.