Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **_Sr. Technician Quality Microbiology_** **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’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution. + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + 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** Our location in Lake County, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Quality Technician. The role involves coordinating and performing Microbiology testing and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to support efficient production testing. This position is essential for maintaining high-quality standards and supporting continuous improvement within the organization. **What You’ll Work On** + Perform product testing including Bioburden, Sterility, and Enumeration testing. + Ensure that Microbiology testing is scheduled for department according to production due dates. + Manage electronic quality information management system and media growth promotion testing. + Provide support during audits by providing data and represent the area as an SME. + CAPA -Provides inputs to facilitate CAPA investigations as required. + Quality/Compliance -Support manufacturing and testing operations as required, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices. + Communications - Communicate and collaborate effectively within team. + Documentation - Maintain relevant documents and records. + Manage Product and Process Improvements - Participate in Project and Process improvement activities. + Monitor performance of manufacturing processes and implement required improvement activities. + Provide Quality support to key processes and product development/improvement projects. + Possess a basic understanding of the Quality System; including the Subsystems and is familiar with the Quality System Key processes. + Safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws, as well at the Abbott Global and Technical standards. + Training - Undertake all trainings and reviews as required. + Identify and escalate any potential non- conformance's / issues to team Leader. **Required Qualifications** + High School or equivalent relevant experience to demonstrate equivalence to a degree in relevant Science Area. + 0 -2 years’ work experience **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in a science, or closely related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience + Healthcare Industry + Experience in a quality laboratory setting + Experience with lab techniques mentioned above specifically aseptic techniques Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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. The base pay for this position is $25.00 – $50.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. 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