Analytical Lab Supervisor - Casa Grande Nutrition Plant - Arizona

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The role of Analytical Laboratory Supervisor is to provide support to the Analytical department by providing management and direction to a group of laboratory technicians, overseeing daily operations to monitor testing on ingredients at in process and finished product, and assist in preparation and implementation of laboratory procedures and test methods, quality systems and training programs.

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. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international 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 education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• 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

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 Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• • Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory technicians, including recruitment, onboarding, training, goal setting, and performance management
  • Plan, allocate, and manage laboratory resources and schedules, including oversight of the Kronos Time and Attendance system
  • Coordinate and prioritize internal and third-party laboratory testing to meet release timelines, market demands, and performance metrics
  • Review and approve batch documentation, including audit trails, and authorize test results in LIMS
  • Ensure all laboratory activities comply with SOPs, GMP, EHS, and quality standards; review SOPs regularly and ensure team adherence
  • Develop, update, and implement QA procedures, SOPs, and analytical test methods; lead periodic reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee in-process, finished product, and incoming ingredient analytical testing
  • Maintain equipment reliability by ensuring timely preventive maintenance (PM), calibration, and coordination of repairs
  • Support laboratory-related investigations (LIRs, QRs), identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
  • Support key laboratory projects, including method transfers, new equipment implementation, validation, and data integrity initiatives
  • Maintain accurate training curricula in Compliance Wire aligned with laboratory roles and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally by participating in daily process meetings and maintaining strong communication with operations

  Additional Information:

  • Employees are expected to remain flexible and adaptable as responsibilities may evolve based on business and plant needs

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in a science related or engineering discipline, ie chemistry,

• 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.  Incorrect results could potentially lead to a rejected batch or distressed inventory

Shift

Please note: This is a 12-hour Day shift position from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM 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

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 (eeoc.gov)

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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: https://abbottbenefits.com/

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, Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

In 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 sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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