Microbiology Supervisor Night Shift Casa Grande, AZ

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Microbiology Supervisor Night Shift - Casa Grande AZ

TheMicro Supervisoris 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.

What Youll 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.

Youll 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

This is a 12-hour Night shift position from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am and allows you to have every other weekend off.

Week 1: Mon - OFF Tues - OFF Wed - 12 hours Thurs - 12 hours Fri - OFF Sat - OFF Sun OFF

Week 2: Mon - 12 hours Tues - 12 hours Wed - OFF Thurs - OFF Fri - 12 hours Sat - 12 hours Sun - 12 hours

Week 3: Mon - OFF Tues - OFF Wed - 12 hours Thurs - 12 hours Fri - OFF Sat - OFF Sun OFF

Week 4: Mon - 12 hours Tues - 12 hours Wed - OFF Thurs - OFF Fri - 12 hours Sat - 12 hours Sun - 12 hours

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 ()

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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