Assistant Microbiologist (Night Shift, 6:30p to 7:00a; Rotating Weekends)

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. With 122,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries, Abbott creates breakthrough science to improve health and anticipates changes in medical science and technology.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division develops science‑based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions rely on leading brands such as Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® to get the nutrients they need.

Benefits

• Fast‑paced work environment where safety is a priority
• Clean, well‑lit, temperature‑controlled production areas
• Training and career development, onboarding programs, and tuition assistance
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans
• Medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs
• Medical benefits start day 1; free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 120 hours accrued vacation (first year prorated) plus vacation‑buy program, 40 personal hours, and 10 paid holidays
• Company‑paid pension plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student‑debt program, and FreeU education benefit for a bachelor’s degree
• Recognition as a great place to work globally and as one of the most admired companies by Fortune
• Recognition for diversity, working‑mothers, female executives, and scientists
• Strong financial performance and active community involvement

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out approved tests to meet department objectives in a laboratory supporting manufacturing, including sample collection from the manufacturing floor
• Apply high‑quality scientific techniques in microbiological analysis of raw ingredients, in‑process production samples, finished product testing, and environmental monitoring to ensure product fitness
• Complete appropriate documentation, audit, and release of commodities or products
• Perform housekeeping duties such as autoclave operation, waste disposal, and general laboratory sanitation
• Prepare media for test procedures
• Demonstrate accountability for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance and compliance through active participation in Abbott’s EHS Program
• Partner with fellow technicians, maintaining motivation, attention to detail, and clear communication within a small, high‑responsibility team
• Conduct all testing according to manuals and training
• Problem‑solve out‑of‑specification results to identify causes and rule out lab error

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of appropriate college science with laboratory work (biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences, organic chemistry, or biochemistry)
• 1 year of college mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or calculus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a science‑related field
• 2 + years laboratory experience
• Experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Pay

The base pay for this position is $19.05 – $38.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.