Microbiology Lab Manager - Casa Grande AZ

Abbott Laboratories•Casa Grande, AZ

3d•$99,300 - $198,700

About The Position

Responsible for providing support and/or oversight in the Manufacturing areas as relates to systems controls, new product introductions, process improvements, data collection and reports, and root cause/corrective action investigations. In this role, the individual will be required to interact and communicate extensively with both division and plant support personnel (Engineering, PR&D, Maintenance, QA) to assure that projects and/or issues are addressed with little-to-no impact to operations productivity. What You’ll Do As the Microbiology Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of our products and processes. You will oversee all microbiological testing, drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations, and serve as the primary technical expert for the site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Bacteriology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other technical degree
Minimum 10 years: Experience in nutrition, food or allied industry
Minimum 5 years: Supervisory management
Minimum 5 years: Working in a regulated FDA/GMP environment

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee microbiological testing for ingredients, in‑process materials, finished products, and environmental/utility samples.
Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities related to microbiological non‑conformities.
Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory methods, documentation, and best practices.
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities to enhance lab efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
Manage the department budget and drive cost‑improvement initiatives related to lab operations and testing.
Serve as the plant’s microbiology subject‑matter expert and technical liaison across business units.
Represent the microbiology function during external regulatory and quality audits.
Oversee the internal microbiology audit program, including annual audit execution.
Review global corrective actions and determine site‑specific requirements.
Ensure high product quality levels while supporting operational efficiency.
Maintain compliance with GMPs, FDA regulations, company policies, and established procedures.
Build, develop, and retain a diverse, high‑performing lab team with clear goal‑setting, coaching, and ongoing feedback.
Foster a safe, professional, and collaborative work environment.
Partner effectively with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors to support site and business objectives.

Benefits

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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.