Lab Manager, Microbiology - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott • Sturgis, MI

1d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiology Lab Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the microbiology laboratory, ensuring the integrity of microbiological testing programs and compliance with all regulatory, quality, and corporate standards. This role partners closely with manufacturing, quality, and technical teams to drive product quality, food safety, continuous improvement, and laboratory excellence while leading a high-performing team and supporting business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Bacteriology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other related field
• 10+ years’ experience in nutrition, food, or allied industry
• 5+ years’ supervisory experience
• 5+ years’ working in a regulated FDA/GMP environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for microbiological testing of ingredients, in-process, finished product and various environment/utility tests.
• Leads corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) for microbiological non-conformities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor laboratory methods and document reviews.
• Assess and implement continuous improvement of laboratory efficiency and productivity.
• Manage the department budget. Assess and implement applicable cost improvement plans related to the lab and microbial testing.
• Technical resource for the plant and technical liaison for other business units.
• Represents the microbiology function for all external quality and regulatory audits.
• Manages the site internal microbiology audit program.
• Conducts applicable internal audits annually.
• Review global corrective actions and assesses whether site action is required.
• Responsible to maintain high-quality levels on all products while achieving high efficiency.
• Responsible for GMP compliance, manufacturing quality, laboratory support, and quality planning.
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager