Abbott · 3 days ago
Associate Scientist -Microbiologist - Nutrition - Columbus, OH
United States - Ohio - Columbus
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$47K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Associate Scientist in the Microbiology Department will conduct microbiological analysis of R&D project samples, ensuring quality and safety in nutrition products. Responsibilities include lab maintenance, conducting tests, and supporting manufacturing sites with follow-up studies.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system
Conducting routine and complex microbiological procedures according to written and or verbal instruction with little direct supervision. Recognizes problems and errors and makes or seeks corrective actions
Write technical reports
Performing non-routine analysis when given direction
Assisting in method validation and verification activities
Reporting results according to 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
Assist in training new microbiology lab personnel
Act as liaison between lab and external parties
Serving as a member of teams and committees as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Microbiology or a life science discipline is required. Preference for Microbiology/Biology graduates
The ideal candidate will have two to five years' relevant work 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
Preferred
At this level an individual will demonstrate a basic understanding of Microbiology and other 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 or trouble shooting method related findings or any laboratory errors
Ability to manage workload efficiently and with accuracy is critical
Clear communication while working with co-workers, a high degree of motivation, and attention to detail is expected
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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