Lab Tech & Validation Lead – Nutrition Manufacturing

Abbott; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 70,632,000 - 141,121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Lab Technician and Validation Specialist to work onsite at our manufacturing facility. The role focuses on instrument validation, maintenance, and documentation across HPLC, ICP, and GC systems, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a chemistry background with 5+ years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead validation activities and CAPA investigations in a fast-paced GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Working knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation and testing methodologies
• GMP and GDP understanding
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with cross-functional meetings and documentation control
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the laboratory instrumentation and validation SME, providing technical guidance and training to analytical chemists
• Lead instrument validation activities and ensure compliance with validation protocols and procedures
• Maintain uninterrupted laboratory testing capabilities through equipment support, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Manage laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, ICP, and GC systems
• Develop and communicate prioritized schedules for instrument maintenance, validation activities, and change requests
• Coordinate and maintain validation and method documentation within M-Files
• Support CAPA investigations, nonconformities, and quality records related to out-of-specification results
• Train chemists on instrument troubleshooting, calibration, and best practices
• Plan, prioritize, and track requests to ensure timely completion and closure
• Review change requests and documentation for compliance with internal policies and quality requirements
• Promote right-first-time submissions and provide feedback on change control documentation
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to review document changes, risk assessments, and change request progress
• Lead FMEA discussions for change management activities
• Provide routine project status updates and progress reports to management
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate and timely documentation

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

GMP/GDP

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

ICP

GC

M-Files

Job description

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Lab Technician and Validation Specialist to work onsite at our manufacturing facility. The role focuses on instrument validation, maintenance, and documentation across HPLC, ICP, and GC systems, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a chemistry background with 5+ years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead validation activities and CAPA investigations in a fast-paced GMP environment.