Abbott · 1 day ago
Microbiology Lab Manager - Casa Grande AZ
Casa Grande, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $199K/yr
10+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that creates breakthrough science to improve people’s health. The Microbiology Lab Manager will oversee microbiological testing, drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations, and ensure compliance with quality standards while managing a diverse lab team.
BiotechnologyMedical DeviceHealthcareWellnessManufacturingPharmaceuticalLife ScienceEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalNutrition
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
Qualification
Required
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
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.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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