Microbiology Lab Supervisor- Casa Grande, AZ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

High employer retirement

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Micro Supervisor to oversee the Plant Microbiology QA Laboratories at the Casa Grande, AZ site within Abbott Nutrition. You will lead environmental monitoring, microbial testing, and CAPA activities across raw materials, in-process, and finished products while guiding a team of microbiology professionals.

The role demands strong knowledge of sterilization methods, microbial physiology, and aseptic handling, with a focus on maintaining compliance with FDA, OSHA, and Abbott

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the quality system effectively.
• Ensure budgetary and staff requirements are met.
• Provide microbial support for retort, powder, and aseptic lines.
• Develop microbiological guidelines and specifications with division personnel.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, safety and HR policies.
• Coach and mentor employees; recruit, develop and retain staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Develop and administer Environmental Monitoring program; lead microbial problem solving.
• Direct microbiological certification activities for new/modified facilities or processes.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Regulatory, and Purchasing.
• Provide technical guidance to plant and ensure lab results meet guidelines.
• Ensure test methods are followed and reviewed in plant management meetings.

Skills

Microbiology supervision

Environmental Monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Master's in Food Science (preferred)

Tools

CAPA system

Laboratory equipment

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.

The Micro Supervisor is responsible for supervising the operation of the Plant Microbiology QA Laboratories, which is comprised of the following functions: Environmental Monitoring Program, including equipment swabs, air samples, retort cooling water, ingredient water, and product samples; biochemical characterization and identification; raw material, in-process, and finished product testing; ensuring methods and procedures are appropriately followed; ensuring CAPA activities are followed through to completion; providing direction and technical expertise to Microbiology Laboratory personnel and to the plant; and providing leadership during problem solving situations related to microbial issues.

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, 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

• 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

• Masters Degree in Food Science or Microbiology (preferred but not required)
• Two years experience in Microbiology testing methods and techniques plus two years Supervisory experience (preferred).

Shift

Night Shift – 6:00pm to 6:00am – rotating schedule, every other weekend off – training will be on day shift

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)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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.