Microbiology Technician III at Abbott Pediatrics

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Aseptic Technique, Sterility Testing, Bioburden Estimation, Endotoxin Testing, Documentation, Training, Inventory Tracking, Equipment Preparation, Waste Disposal, Data Analysis, Quality Control, Collaboration, Record Keeping

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Alajuela, Zona Franca Coyol location in the Electrophysiology. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. As the Microbiology Technician III, you’ll have under general supervision and guidance, the individual will be responsible for performing assigned tasks, which may include laboratory experiments, testing of raw material and processes, and routine microbiology laboratory maintenance and documentation. The primary focus of this position is to carry out daily microbiology laboratory testing and support environmental monitoring of the production area, following established procedures. What You’ll Do • Support the Microbiology Laboratory General laboratory cleaning (washing of materials, cleaning surfaces, etc.) Equipment preparation and sterilization/depyrogenation. Material Preparation (packaging and sterilization). Preparation of specialty test samples. Maintain the necessary testing supplies in stock and ordering and distribution of supplies. Preparation of required media and fluids. Collaborate in inventory tracking for different tests’ needs. Waste disposal as required. • Perform Test Procedures and Environmental Monitoring Perform sterility testing of devices and components. Perform bioburden estimation of devices, components, and solutions. Perform Endotoxin Testing of devices, components and solution. Collect raw material samples if required. Perform identification of microbial isolates. Perform Validation testing for product sterilization cycles and products test procedures. Ensures that raw materials and finished product requiring testing are sampled and tested. Record Equipment Monitoring System. Perform and document the Test results (media liquid and media plates). • Perform the predetermined sampling and testing schedule to ensure that the controlled environment rooms and water systems meet the environmental, validation and Calibration specification requirements Perform Laboratory Equipment Qualification. Maintain all required laboratory instruments and equipment validated and calibration. Assist in the validation of the CAE room and supporting systems and the water systems. • Documentation Accurate record keeping of lab procedures performed and their results. Maintain and file all laboratory test data and reports.  Evaluate and maintain trend charts of environmental test data, water system, product tests and other microbiology related data. Maintain traceability of clinical product used for testing Conduct investigations and generates reports out of specifications (OOS/GI). • Training Provide training to plant personnel regarding environmental, hygiene, product sampling and others as requested. Train other technicians in laboratory testing when required. • Level Of Review/Authority Test results are reviewed by supervisors or microbiologists. Required Qualifications High School Degree and Laboratory assistant diploma, Or 50% of completed bachelor’s degree, Microbiology, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field or Only High School Degree required with more than 5 years of experience in microbiology laboratory of a medical device manufacturing company or related. More than 2 years’ experience in a Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related Laboratory field are required. Proficiency in computer applications (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint). Aseptic Technic knowledge. Must have knowledge of laboratory equipment such as pH meter, analytical balance, incubator, autoclave. Preferred Qualifications Intermediate Commands of English / Preferred Medical device experience and knowledge of Environmental Monitoring, Bioburden, Bacterial endotoxin tests, are preferred. SHIFT TA 100% ON SITE Apply Now Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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. The base pay for this position is N/A/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: Costa Rica > Alajuela : Parque Industrial, Zona Franca Coyol S.A Edificio #44B, Call0, Avendia 2 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Work in a clean room environment Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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Responsibilities

The Microbiology Technician III is responsible for performing laboratory experiments, testing raw materials and processes, and maintaining the microbiology laboratory. This role includes conducting sterility testing, environmental monitoring, and ensuring compliance with established procedures.