Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Laboratory Manager
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Production areas that areclean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial securitythrough competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
- Health care and well-being programsincluding 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, theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation 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 companywith a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- A company that is recognized as one of thebest big companies to work foras well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Tipp City, OH 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.
Tipp City, Ohio,is one of Abbott’s newest nutritionmanufacturingfacilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.
What You'll Work On
- Lead a 24/7 team of exempts and non-exempts in the Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, and Incoming Material Inspection laboratories (approximately 8 supervisors and 30+ team members)
- Assure regulatory compliance, meet production schedule targets, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality and safety
- Maintain a high level of employee relations and employee career development
- Oversee and ensure compliance with micro, chemical and physical testing of ingredients, in-process, finished product and various environment/utility tests
- Lead and participate in corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) deviations and events
- Complete laboratory method and document review
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the laboratory to improve efficiency and productivity
- Train and coach supervisors to effectively lead their direct reports and area of responsibility
- Manage laboratory budget
- Serve as a technical resource for the plant and technical liaison for other business units
- Lead strategic planning and initiatives for the laboratory
- Lead and participate in projects
- Completes data analytics and metric reporting for the laboratory
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree relevant field (ex: Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, etc.) or closely related area
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for nutritional products.
- 4+ years experience of statistical applications
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- Advanced knowledge of the manufacture of food products
- Must be available to be on call 24/7, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree Chemistry
- Knowledge of food processing and analytical testing areas
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
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.Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$95,000.00 – $190,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work at heights, e.g. ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, etc., Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling, Work with infectious organisms or known infectious materialsAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf