Validation Technician - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ
About The Position
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Validation Technician to support validation and change control activities across equipment, systems, utilities, and processes in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all systems meet defined requirements, comply with cGMP standards, and maintain audit‑ready documentation. 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 Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately follow procedures and protocols in a regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and basic understanding of cGMP principles.
- Ability to execute validation protocols and collect objective evidence under guidance.
- Skilled at identifying discrepancies or deviations and escalating appropriately.
- Organized, methodical, and able to maintain compliance, audit‑ready documentation.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Flexibility to support changing priorities, schedules, and occasional off‑shift work.
- You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Up to 1 year of experience in Quality, Validation, Engineering, or a related field within food manufacturing or similarly regulated industries (e.g., diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals).
- Strong understanding of Design Control, GDP, and cGMP.
- Experience with protocol writing, execution, and closure of validation activities.
Responsibilities
- Support execution and documentation of validation and change control activities in compliance with site procedures, Abbott Nutrition policies, and regulatory requirements (cGMP, GDP).
- Assist with Design Qualification documentation and activities, including System Impact Assessments (SIA), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and validation protocols and reports.
- Perform hands‑on execution of validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ, CSV), including data collection, verification, and proper documentation.
- Compile, review, and maintain validation documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, traceability, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices.
- Support change control activities, including impact assessments, documentation updates, and validation tasks associated with equipment or process modifications.
- Assist with investigations and resolution of validation deviations, discrepancies, and data issues; escalate concerns appropriately.
- Maintain validation files, logs, and trackers to support compliance, audits, and inspection readiness.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and IT teams to meet validation requirements and project timelines.
- Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits and inspections.
- Follow all site safety, quality, and documentation standards and perform additional duties as assigned.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
