Analytical Lab Supervisor - Virginia Plant (1st Shift)

Abbott Laboratories; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory supervisor to ensure quality and compliance in a renowned nutrition division. This role involves overseeing laboratory personnel, implementing quality systems, and making timely decisions to support production. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and quality, contributing to products that enhance the health of individuals across all life stages. Join a company that prioritizes employee growth, offers extensive benefits, and is recognized for its commitment to diversity and community involvement. Your expertise can make a significant impact in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits starting day 1

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Accrued vacation and personal days

Health care and well-being programs

Training and career development

Financial security through competitive compensation

Retiree Healthcare program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in science or related field required.
• 5+ years of lab experience in regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the quality system effectiveness.
• Oversee lab personnel and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide direction, feedback, and conduct evaluations.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Quality Control

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

5+ years of laboratory experience

Job description

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.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs. Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st year is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities
• A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

POSITION DETAILS

Note: Position could also be placed as a Supervisor Trainee based on experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system
• Oversee laboratory personnel, ensuring understanding of their duties and responsibilities
• Provide direction and feedback, perform evaluations, and assist in growth development
• Interview, select, and support the promotion and transfer of lab employees
• Ensure training and safety of chemists, and optimize job utilization
• Exercise sound judgment and maturity to respond to problems and make decisions
• Make timely decisions about batch products, including calculations and corrections, coordinating with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Division
• Assist in troubleshooting testing equipment and lab issues, finding logical solutions
• Ensure compliance with regulations, lab methods, policies, and procedures
• Oversee test results and documentation, ensuring accuracy to support production
• Ensure tests meet precision, accuracy, and timing specifications
• Prepare disposition recommendations and conduct audits (Lab Methods, GMP, Safety)
• Support budgetary goals, managing labor, expenses, and material use effectively
• On-call support during weekends for lab and manufacturing support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in science, food technology, or related field, or 5+ years of laboratory experience in a regulated industry (food, pharma, medical devices, cosmetics)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for infant formula and nutritionals
• Knowledge of food processing, laboratory procedures, testing, and statistics

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*Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO in the next calendar year.

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