Night-Shift Lab Supervisor – Lead Quality and Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship programs

Education benefits like FreeU

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Supervisor in Casa Grande, AZ to lead a team of laboratory professionals and oversee analytical testing to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. You will drive operations, maintain equipment readiness, and partner with Quality, Operations, and Technical teams to support production goals.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a 12-hour night-shift manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science related or engineering discipline.
• Three years management experience in the food, pharmaceutical, biotech or analytical laboratory industries is desirable.
• Direct supervisory experience with strong people management skills.
• Full understanding of GMP/ FDA requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of techniques such as HPLC, ICP.
• Very good understanding of the Laboratory Analytical requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills and the ability to work as an effective member of a high-performance team.
• Batch testing is critical to overall quality of the product.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Oversee testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure product quality and timely batch release.
• Prioritize laboratory activities and resources to meet production schedules and business objectives.
• Review and approve laboratory data, documentation, and test results to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, quality, safety, and laboratory standards.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Manage laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and overall readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, including new technologies, methods, and process enhancements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, high‑quality products to our customers.

Skills

People management

GMP knowledge

Analytical testing

Laboratory supervision

HPLC

ICP

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering

Tools

HPLC

ICP

Job description

Abbott is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Supervisor in Casa Grande, AZ to lead a team of laboratory professionals and oversee analytical testing to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. You will drive operations, maintain equipment readiness, and partner with Quality, Operations, and Technical teams to support production goals.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a 12-hour night-shift manufacturing environment.