Lab Technician and Validation Specialist - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott • Casa Grande, AZ

9d • $25 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Lab Technician and Validation Specialist to work onsite at our manufacturing facility. This position is part of the Abbott Nutrition division, which develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. The Casa Grande, AZ plant is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S. The role involves serving as the laboratory instrumentation and validation subject matter expert (SME), providing technical guidance and training to analytical chemists, and leading instrument validation activities to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures. The specialist will maintain laboratory testing capabilities through equipment support, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, while managing laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, ICP, and GC systems. They will also develop and communicate schedules for maintenance and validation, coordinate and maintain documentation, support investigations related to out-of-specification results, and train chemists on best practices. The role requires planning, prioritizing, and tracking requests, reviewing change requests for compliance, promoting right-first-time submissions, facilitating stakeholder meetings, leading FMEA discussions, and providing project status updates. Accountability includes meeting compliance standards set by FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company
• 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
• FreeU education benefit
• Wellness assessment qualification for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan (applies in the next calendar year)

What This Job Offers

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