Lab Technician & Validation Specialist (GMP)

Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

High employer retirement contribution

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 leading nutrition manufacturing plant. You will lead instrument validation, manage HPLC/ICP/GC systems, and train chemists while ensuring GMP-compliant documentation and change control.

Join Abbott to contribute to science-based nutrition products like Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna, with strong benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline plus 5+ years of experience.
• Working knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation and testing methodologies.
• Strong GMP and GDP understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

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 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (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

Laboratory instrumentation

Validation

GMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

ICP

GC

Job description

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ, is seeking a Lab Technician and Validation Specialist to work onsite at our leading nutrition manufacturing plant. You will lead instrument validation, manage HPLC/ICP/GC systems, and train chemists while ensuring GMP-compliant documentation and change control.

Join Abbott to contribute to science-based nutrition products like Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna, with strong benefits and career development opportunities.