Analytical Chemist III, Project Lead (1st Shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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. For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• 1+ year of college chemistry with appropriate labs or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Ability to follow verbal instructions, recognize signs, follow written directions, prepare reports, delegate work and use knowledge of chemistry and processing systems acquired through formal education and experience with minimal assistance from supervisor.
• Mathematics knowledge would include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, proportions, and basic keyboard skills, computer skills and statistical comprehension is desirable.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs. in addition to normal laboratory work.
• Identify and solve immediate problems in the absence of the supervisor.
• Ability to assist in troubleshooting all test problems.
• This individual will recognize and report method procedure problems; recognize out-of-specification conditions, report them and initiate investigation into cause of quality concern.
• Ability to recognize any threats to product quality through review of procedures, methods and work order is required.
• Detecting and correcting batch related testing or documentation errors is required.
• Must have a good understanding of the manufacturing process systems to assist in decisions made concerning products.
• Ability to work and function well in a team environment
• A scientific aptitude, along with such skills as coordinating, delegating, effective follow up and attention to detail are vital to this position for the operation of the analytical laboratory.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• statistical comprehension is desirable

Responsibilities

• Coordination of analytical work which includes conducting, planning and timing of all test assays to assure that accurate, precise, and timely results are produced in compliance with plant procedures, laboratory methods and Division policies.
• Providing effective support to the Analytical Lab and Plant to establish an efficient and proactive laboratory setting for quality assurance testing to take place.
• Ensuring the highest quality results while operating within the constraints of the manufacturing schedule and safety guidelines.
• Developing positive relations with Analysts, Operators, and Management from other departments that interact with the laboratory.
• Providing timely feedback to respective management as to the status of their area of responsibility.
• Coordination of analytical work, generating appropriate documentation for batch calculations, corrections and optimizations, coordination of housekeeping responsibilities, having a good understanding of the manufacturing process systems to assist in decisions made concerning products, assisting in investigations into testing problems as required under the Laboratory Investigation Policy.
• Recognizing method procedure problems, out-of-specification conditions, reporting them to the Supervisor, and initiating investigation into cause of the quality concern.
• Recognizing any threats to product quality through review of procedures, methods, LIMS, and work orders detecting and correcting batch related testing or documentation errors.
• Assisting in troubleshooting all test problems.
• Assisting chemists in troubleshooting of analytical equipment and test methods, keeping documentation up to date, and coordinating shift’s training on all laboratory procedures, documentation, maintenance, safety, maintain the effectiveness of the laboratory, and assure their work and the work of the Analysts is in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Identifying and solving immediate problems in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP’s and internal/external policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.
• Adjusting labor resources to cover for vacations, meetings, overtime and sick time.
• Organizing and monitoring the labor resources to match the day’s workload.
• Communicating meetings and general information to everyone working in the department.
• Directing the crew’s work temporarily when supervisor is not available.
• Observing all safety rules/regulations, reporting incidents, near misses, and chemical spills to the Supervisor immediately and overseeing safety related aspects of the work environment.
• Wearing all required personal protective equipment, participating in the Plant Environmental Health and Safety Programs, and forwarding any opportunities for improvement to management.
• Using computer programs for spreadsheets and word processing.
• Maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies related to the analytical laboratory.
• Training new team leaders and analysts on laboratory operations which includes methods, procedures, documentation, maintenance, and safety.
• Accountable for ensuring compliance with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees