Microbiology Lab Manager Casa Grande AZ
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Job Location:
Casa Grande, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 99300 - 198700
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
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 Abbotts leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S. reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But were more than just a company were a family. Working here youll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.
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. Youll also have access to:
- Production areas that are clean well-lit and temperature-controlled
- Training and career development with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical dental vision wellness and occupational health programs Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) vacation buy program 3 personal days 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- 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
Responsible for providing support and/or oversight in the Manufacturing areas as relates to systems controls new product introductions process improvements data collection and reports and root cause/corrective action this role the individual will be required to interact and communicate extensively with both division and plant support personnel (Engineering PR&D Maintenance QA) to assure that projects and/or issues are addressed with little-to-no impact to operations productivity.
What Youll Do
As the Microbiology Lead you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality safety and compliance of our products and processes. You will oversee all microbiological testing drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations and serve as the primary technical expert for the site.
- Perform and oversee microbiological testing for ingredients inprocess materials finished products and environmental/utility samples.
- Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities related to microbiological nonconformities.
- Develop implement and maintain laboratory methods documentation and best practices.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities to enhance lab efficiency accuracy and productivity.
- Manage the department budget and drive costimprovement initiatives related to lab operations and testing.
- Serve as the plants microbiology subjectmatter expert and technical liaison across business units.
- Represent the microbiology function during external regulatory and quality audits.
- Oversee the internal microbiology audit program including annual audit execution.
- Review global corrective actions and determine sitespecific requirements.
- Ensure high product quality levels while supporting operational efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with GMPs FDA regulations company policies and established procedures.
- Build develop and retain a diverse highperforming lab team with clear goalsetting coaching and ongoing feedback.
- Foster a safe professional and collaborative work environment.
- Partner effectively with employees customers contractors and vendors to support site and business objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Microbiology Bacteriology Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biology or other technical degree
- Minimum 10 years: Experience in nutrition food or allied industry
- Minimum 5 years: Supervisory management
- Minimum 5 years: Working in a regulated FDA/GMP environment
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 ()
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$99300.00 $198700.00In 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) Work in a clean room environmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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