Night-Shift Microbiology Lab Supervisor — Growth & QA Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

HIP medical plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity-friendly workplace

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microbiology testing methods

Supervisory experience

Sterilization methods

Microbial physiology

Biochemical characterization

Aseptic handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology

Master's Degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

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.