Microbiology Lab Supervisor - Night Shift - Casa Grande, AZ (Open)

Abbott; Casa Grande (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 123.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career development

HIP medical plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity-friendly workplace

Zusammenfassung

Abbott in Casa Grande, AZ seeks a Micro Supervisor to lead the Plant Microbiology QA Laboratories, overseeing environmental monitoring, microbial testing, and CAPA activities. You will guide staff, ensure compliance with FDA/OSHA policies, and drive improvements across retort, powder, and aseptic lines at Abbott Nutrition.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science or Microbiology (Masters preferred) and two years of microbiology testing along with supervisory experience.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Masters preferred but not required.
• Two years experience in Microbiology testing methods and techniques plus two years supervisory experience.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Manages budgetary and staff requirements.
• Provides product and manufacturing microbial support for retort, powder, and aseptic lines.
• Interfaces with division personnel for microbiological guidelines and specifications.
• Ensures compliance to quality, regulatory, safety and human resources policies.
• Coaches, develops, and mentors employees in areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for recruitment, selection, development and retention of employees.
• Conducts performance reviews and growth plans; interprets and implements policies.
• Develops Environmental Monitoring program and leads microbial issue problem solving.
• Coordinates with QA, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Regulatory, Purchasing.

Kenntnisse

Microbiology testing methods

Supervisory experience

Sterilization methods

Microbial physiology

Biochemical characterization

Aseptic handling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology

Master's Degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Jobbeschreibung

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.

We’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

• 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 – 6:00am to 6:00pm – 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.

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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 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard 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), Routine work with chemicals, Work in a clean room environment, Work in confined spaces, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.