Technician, Microbiology

Abbott Laboratories • Temecula, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Support the Microbiology Laboratory: Equipment preparation and sterilization/depyrogenation
• Preparation of media
• General laboratory cleaning
• Preparation of specialty test samples
• Ordering of supplies
• Perform self-contained sterility testing
• Perform bioburden estimation of devices, components, and solutions
• Perform endotoxin testing of devices, components, and solutions
• Perform validation of product test procedures
• Perform certification testing of cleanrooms (particle counts, air velocity, pressure differential, microbial count, air filter leak test)
• Accurate record keeping of lab procedures performed and their results
• 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

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees