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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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, Arizona is seeking an Analytical Lab Manager.

Analytical Lab Manager is highly technical and administrative in nature.

The Analytical Lab Manager has a key role in plant production operations due to the manufacturing support duties that comprise this area. The Manager interacts with manufacturing areas in the plant at all levels. This position also works closely with division functions and QA groups for problem solving.

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

+ Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

+ Assures that all lab testing is performed according to established requirements and that all results are compared to specific standards. Strives for improved efficiency and effectiveness of testing procedures and their impact on production operations.

+ Interfaces with division personnel in the development of Lab guidelines and specifications.

+ Reviews non-conformances and trends that impact laboratory and product and provides recommendations and corrective actions.

+ Test results must comply with all internal standards, specifications, etc., and must comply with regulation requirements. Results outside the established limits must be reviewed thoroughly. The Manager will assist Manufacturing and other departments in preparing and implementing corrective actions for those circumstances when standards are not met and preparing product disposition recommendations in those cases. In addition, the Manager must prepare comprehensive reports on quality related problems involving the Laboratory.

+ Controls budget and quality costs in the manufacturing operation through preparation of headcount needs, overtime/contract labor management, direct expense/capital equipment needs, development of accurate labor standards, and comprehensive laboratory plans for short- and long-range outlooks.

+ Provides leadership to assure that all employees receive necessary training and direction to effectively execute their individual duties and responsibilities.

+ Performs QA document reviews to assess compliance of testing activities, uncover any problem areas and pursue corrective action with the proper departments, evaluate impact of manufacturing procedures on lab testing and product quality, and assess any needs for formulation adjustments for better control.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree – Chemistry, or related field

+ The highly complex nature of the testing methodologies requires a good, sound understanding of Chemistry and the critical points in all procedures.

+ Four years knowledge of food processing techniques, laboratory procedures and documentation requirements, and statistical applications is essential.

+ Two years supervisory/leadership required.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in related area

+ Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for nutritionals.

+ This position must have good technical background and a thorough understanding of production procedures to address the daily problems that will occur.

+ The Analytical Quality Lab Manager must be both assertive and creative in solving problems to avoid significant production downtime.

+ All chemical and physical testing that is required for acceptance and the manufacture of the product.

**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** https://abbottbenefits.com/ (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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, committed to employee diversity. Military friendly.

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The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]