Microbiology Lab Supervisor- Casa Grande, AZ

The Micro Supervisor is 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

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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