**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 I, you’ll have the chance to perform daily duties of the microbiology laboratory and tests required to monitor the production area environment. The individual will be responsible for carrying out assigned tasks, which could include laboratory experiments and testing of raw material and processes as per routine documented procedures and to perform the tasks for maintenance of the microbiology laboratory. **What You’ll Do** + Support the Microbiology Laboratory activities. + Perform Test Procedures and Environmental Monitoring. + Validation and Calibration. + Documentation. **Required Qualifications** + High School Degree required. + Basic English Level. + 0-2 years of experience. + Basic use of MS Office software. + **Shift A.** + **Onsite position.** **Preferred Qualifications** + Laboratory assistant diploma or studies in microbiology, biology or biotechnology fields is a plus. + Medical Devices Laboratory Training. + Prior medical device experience. + Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment such as pH meter, analytical balance, incubator/refrigeration, autoclave, etc. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/) 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com