Lab Manager; Microbiology - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande AZ

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Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Lab Manager for our Microbiology Department. The Lab Manager is responsible for providing support and/or oversight in the Manufacturing areas as reles to systems controls, new product introductions, process improvements, da collection and reports, and root cause/corrective action investigions. In this role, the individual will be required to interact and communice extensively with both division and plant support personnel (Engineering, PR&D, Maintenance, QA) to assure th projects and/or issues are addressed with little-to-no impact to operions productivity.

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creing breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticiping changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona locion 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 innovion and excellence. But were more than just a company, were a family. Working here youll be part of a family th works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

Working Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work th mters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an internional 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 educion benefit - an affordable and convenient ph to getting a bachelors degree.
• A company recognized as a gre place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company th 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.

As the Microbiology Lab Manager , 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 laborory operions, and serve as the primary technical expert for the site.

• Perform and oversee microbiological testing for ingredients, inprocess merials, finished products, and environmental/utility samples.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities reled to microbiological nonconformities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laborory methods, documention, and best practices.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities to enhance lab efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Manage the department budget and drive costimprovement initiives reled to lab operions and testing.
• Serve as the plants microbiology subjectmter expert and technical liaison across business units.
• Represent the microbiology function during external regulory 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 operional efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, FDA regulions, 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 collaborive 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 reguled FDA/GMP environment

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

Follow your career aspirions to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company th 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 $99,300.00 $198,700.00. In specific locions, the pay range may vary from the range posted.