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Abbott

Microbiologist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Temecula, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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A Microbiologist studies microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. Collects samples and grows cultures; isolates and classifies microorganisms and studies their structure, growth and development; monitors the effect of microorganisms on other organisms and the environment.

$97,392 / year median in California

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Title :

Microbiologist Location :

Temecula, California Duration :

12 Month Assignment (Possible conversion to fulltime based on performance) 100% Onsite Qualification and Education Bachelor's Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. 0-2 years of related work experience with a basic understanding of the specified functional area. Basic technical knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures. Limited understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Learns to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve routine problems. Works on problems of limited scope. Minimal independent decision making.

Responsibilities :

Perform documentation update in the quality system. Attention to detail and good project management skill. Follow procedures and execute per instructions. Performs sterilization validation for ethylene oxide sterilized products, including new product qualification, annual revalidations, residual EO studies, and D-value studies. Conducts dose audit failure investigations. Conducts Ethylene Oxide Biological indicator sterility positive investigation.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans) Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit) Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state) Long Term Disability Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance 401(k) 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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs. Published on 22 Aug 2026, 12:47 AM