Microbiology Lab Manager- Columbus Plant

4 weeks ago


Columbus, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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 â including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®â to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Columbus, Ohio, is Abbottâs first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, youâll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

  • 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
  • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
  • Vacation â 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holiday
  • 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 bachelorâs 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
  • A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOUâLL DO: The Plant Microbiology Lab Manager provides guidance and direction of the microbiology lab for the entire plant departments and grounds. This role works under the direct supervision of the Plant Quality Director.  The purpose of the job is to implement food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance policies, procedures and training.

  • Driving and implementing holistic plant sanitation and micro programs, policies and procedures for plant, warehouse and plant grounds; Assuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and all food safety policies and procedures
  • Acting as microbiology lab support in the process of assessing and mitigating safety risk associated with construction and major maintenance.
  • Collaborate/Coordinate with Facility Supervisor, Operations Leadership, Operations Associates and Site Cleaning Crew to achieve desired Environmental Monitoring performance and Pest Control performance
  • Evaluating facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing
  • Responsibility for managing Plant Microbiology Lab
  • Evaluating monthly environmental samples for monitoring of pathogenic organisms in plant, trending the results and developing corrective actions
  • Conformance to master cleaning schedule and applicable cGMP guidelines, best practices and requirements.
  • Assist in developing and implementing all sanitation related training for sanitation and plant employees as needed;
  • Ensures all safety requirements related to sanitation are met including proper chemical storage,
  • MSDS, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and procedures.
  • Maintaining and writing detailed clean up procedures and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for all plant equipment, driving towards reduced water and air usage.

Education and experience you'll bring:

  • Bachelors Degree Microbiology, Bacteriology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other technical degree
  • Details 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

Preferred:

  • Understanding and application of microbiological principles with in depth food borne pathogen knowledge.
  • Desired:  Certification as a Sanitarian and Pesticide Application
  • Knowledge of HACCP, Sanitation principles and Food Safety Preventive Controls (FSPC)
  • Understanding of the appropriate wet cleaning and dry cleaning methodology.
  • Experience in successfully addressing environmental sanitation challenges in areas such as drains, floors, walls, roofs, and equipment.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews



The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 â $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.


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