Microbiologist – Querétaro Site

About Abbott

Abbott, global leading healthcare company, is investing in Mexico. We are building a manufacturing facility in Querétaro.

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.

This facility will offer 1,200 local new jobs and will be the first health manufacturing facility in Querétaro (pioneers for healthcare Hub).

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 involves learning the application of microbiological concepts to the manufacturing process of a medical device and understanding process monitoring to maintain microbiological quality of the final device.

What You’ll Do

Facility and routine production microbiological support.Technical sterilization and microbiological laboratory methods supportDocumentation: Ensures correct documentation linkage flow for microbiologically related documents. Writes new or updates current microbiologically related documents.Maintains understanding of applicable standards and applies them to qualifications and test methods.Writes protocols and reports for qualifications for sterilization and microbiological test methods.Technical Training.Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management. Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirementsComplies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Required Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor's degree+4 years professional experienceArticulates microbiology technical concepts well in both English and SpanishMust have knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Bacteriology and use of lab equipment such as  Laminar Flow Hoods, as Autoclaves, Incubators, pH meter, analytical balance, etc.Knowledge on manufacturing process controls like environmental monitoring, bioburden, endotoxin, sterility test is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with COFEPRIS audits is a plus.Knowledge on ISO standards for laboratory testing, FEUM, FDA, USP is desirable.Experience working in a cross-division business unit model, preferred.

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.

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