Lab Technician and Validation Specialist Nutrition Manufacturing Casa Grande, AZ

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 122000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande AZ is seeking a Lab Technician and Validation Specialist - to work onsite out our manufacturing facility.

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:

• 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 bachelors 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 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.

What Youll Work On

• Serve as the laboratory instrumentation and validation SME providing technical guidance and training to analytical chemists.

• Lead instrument validation activities and ensure compliance with validation protocols and procedures.

• Maintain uninterrupted laboratory testing capabilities through equipment support maintenance calibration and troubleshooting.

• Manage laboratory instrumentation including HPLC ICP and GC systems.

• Develop and communicate prioritized schedules for instrument maintenance validation activities and change requests.

• Coordinate and maintain validation and method documentation within M-Files.

• Support CAPA investigations nonconformities and quality records related to out-of-specification results.

• Train chemists on instrument troubleshooting calibration and best practices.

• Plan prioritize and track requests to ensure timely completion and closure.

• Review change requests and documentation for compliance with internal policies and quality requirements.

• Promote right-first-time submissions and provide feedback on change control documentation.

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to review document changes risk assessments and change request progress.

• Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) discussions for change management activities.

• Provide routine project status updates and progress reports to management.

• Ensure adherence to quality safety and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

Youll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 5 years of relevant industry experience.

• Working knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation and testing methodologies.

• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities work independently and meet project deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to identify communicate and escalate issues as appropriate.

• Experience coordinating and leading meetings with cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders.

• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality accuracy and timely execution.

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information and provide guidance to users on validation systems laboratory instrumentation and associated processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with validation systems (M-Files preferred) and documentation change control in a GMP environment

• Understanding of scientific terminology used in nutrition manufacturing

• Experience with revision tracking and document change control processes

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 ()

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is

$24.65 $49.25/hour

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Field Services

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

United States > Casa Grande : Plant

Standard

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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) Work in noisy environment Work requiring repeated bending stooping squatting or kneeling

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

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