Microbiology Lab Supervisor- Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott Laboratories; Casa Grande (AZ); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a qualified professional to lead and maintain the quality system, ensuring microbial programs meet regulatory standards. The role focuses on supporting retort, powder, and aseptic manufacturing lines and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will mentor staff, drive environmental monitoring, and guide microbiological testing methods while aligning with FDA and Abbott policies.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related area.
• Technical knowledge related to sterilization methods, microbial physiology, biochemical characterization of microbial isolates, disinfection/sanitization methods, and aseptic handling procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Manages to ensure budgetary and staff requirements are properly met.
• Provides product and manufacturing microbial support for retort, powder, and aseptic lines.
• Interfaces with division personnel in the development of microbiological guidelines and specifications.
• Assures compliance to all procedures and policies concerning all areas of quality, regulatory, safety and human resources for all reporting departments.
• Coaches, develops, and mentors employees in areas of responsibility; recruitment, selection, development and retention of employees; conducts performance reviews; develops growth plans.

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related area

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizonalocation 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

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Manages to ensure budgetary and staff requirements are properly met.
• Provides product and manufacturing microbial support for retort, powder, and aseptic lines.
• Interfaces with division personnel in the development of microbiological guidelines and specifications.
• Assures compliance to all procedures and policies concerning all areas of quality, regulatory, safety and human resources for all reporting departments.
• Coaches, develops, and mentors employees in areas of responsibility. Responsible for recruitment, selection, development and retention of employees. Conducts performance reviews; develops growth plans; interprets, implements and supports employee-related policies, procedures and programs. Assigns projects/tasks to direct staff.
• Develops and administers a technically sound Environmental Monitoring program, updating as appropriate.
• Leads problem solving efforts related to microbial issues.
• Directs plant initiated microbiological certification activities resulting from new or modified manufacturing facilities or processes.
• Interfaces with Division and Corporate QA, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Regulatory Affairs and Purchasing to ensure timely completion of project activities.
• Provides technical guidance and support to plant.
• Assures lab test results reflect compliance to plant, division, and corporate guidelines and procedures.
• Assures test methods are followed.
• Attends plant Management Review meetings to communicate and oversee microbiological issues.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related area.
• The position requires technical knowledge related to sterilization methods, microbial physiology, biochemical characterization of microbial isolates, disinfection/sanitization methods, and a strong understanding of aseptic handling procedures.

Preferred Qualifications