Analytical Laboratory Supervisor - Night Shift - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship programs

Education benefits like FreeU

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Supervisor in Casa Grande, AZ to lead a team of laboratory professionals and oversee analytical testing to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. You will drive operations, maintain equipment readiness, and partner with Quality, Operations, and Technical teams to support production goals.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a 12-hour night-shift manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science related or engineering discipline.
• Three years management experience in the food, pharmaceutical, biotech or analytical laboratory industries is desirable.
• Direct supervisory experience with strong people management skills.
• Full understanding of GMP/ FDA requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of techniques such as HPLC, ICP.
• Very good understanding of the Laboratory Analytical requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills and the ability to work as an effective member of a high-performance team.
• Batch testing is critical to overall quality of the product.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Oversee testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure product quality and timely batch release.
• Prioritize laboratory activities and resources to meet production schedules and business objectives.
• Review and approve laboratory data, documentation, and test results to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, quality, safety, and laboratory standards.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Manage laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and overall readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, including new technologies, methods, and process enhancements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, high‑quality products to our customers.

Skills

People management

GMP knowledge

Analytical testing

Laboratory supervision

HPLC

ICP

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering

Tools

HPLC

ICP

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you passionate about quality, science, and leading high-performing teams? Join our organization as an Analytical Laboratory Supervisor , where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of products that reach our customers every day.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of laboratory professionals, oversee analytical testing activities, and help drive operational excellence across the laboratory. You’ll collaborate closely with Quality, Operations, and Technical teams to support production goals, maintain regulatory compliance, and continuously improve laboratory processes and performance.

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:

• 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 a high employer contribution.
• 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona 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.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Oversee testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure product quality and timely batch release.
• Prioritize laboratory activities and resources to meet production schedules and business objectives.
• Review and approve laboratory data, documentation, and test results to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, quality, safety, and laboratory standards.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Manage laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and overall readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, including new technologies, methods, and process enhancements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, high‑quality products to our customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science related or engineering discipline, ie chemistry,
• Three years management experience in the food, pharmaceutical, biotech or analytical laboratory industries is desirable
• Direct supervisory experience with strong people management skills
• Full understanding of GMP/ FDA requirements,
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of techniques such as HPLC, ICP,
• Very good understanding of the Laboratory Analytical requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills and the ability to work as an effective member of a high-performance team.
• Batch testing is critical to overall quality of the product. Incorrect results could potentially lead to a rejected batch or distressed inventory

Shift:

• Schedule: 12-hour Night Shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy every other weekend off with a consistent rotating schedule.
• Week 1: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs)
• Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (12 hrs)
• Week 3: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs)
• Week 4: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (12 hrs)

This rotation provides predictable time off while maximizing full-time hours.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

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, Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Casa Grande : Plant

WORK SHIFT:

3Rd Shift (United States Of America)

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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