The Scientist, Technical Support proactively contribute to design control or process/product improvement activities and investigations. The incumbent will perform or support microbiological testing, recognize adverse trends/emerging issues, and propose/implement solutions
What You’ll Work On
Perform microbiology testing including performing serial dilutions, plating of microorganisms and plate counting.
Perform production of microbiological media.
Project Management - Manage product and process improvements independently using established principles and procedures.
Proactively contribute to design control, process and product improvement activities, and investigations.
May perform or support test and process method modifications.
Recognize adverse trends and emerging issues.
Provides audit inputs and support as required.
Technical Support - Develop and design experiments, analyze data and recommend next steps.
Sharing Knowledge - Presents technical information to management. Share’s knowledge and expertise with others in work group.
Mentors or teaches others to facilitate timely resolution of product and process technical issues.
Strategic and Results Orientation - Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through support of product availability and improvements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in scientific and technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Associate degree with 8 years of relevant experience
Minimum 2 years' experience in related work
Preferred Qualifications
Microbiologist that has performed successfully in an industrial or hospital microbiology laboratory.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to identify and rectify lab errors.
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- The base pay for this position is
- $61,300.00 – $122,700.00
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Research and Discovery
DIVISION
CRLB Core Lab
LOCATION
United States > Abbott Park : AP08B
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Standard
TRAVEL
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
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