Validation Engineer - Nutrition Plant - Casa Grande, AZ

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About the role

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. As the Validation Engineer, you will ensure that change control and validation activities are executed in a timely manner while following all Abbott Nutrition Policies and Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Design Qualification processes including; System Impact Assessments (SIA), Project Validation Plan (PVP), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new installations or major changes.
• Develop, execute and review validation protocols and related documentation in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Support resolution of validation events and escalate concerns in a timely manner.
• Comply to all policies and standards.
• Any other requests as assigned by supervisor.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or closely related discipline is required.
• At least 2 years work experience in Quality, Validation, Engineering or related field in the food industry or industries with similar levels of regulatory oversight such as laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical, etc.
• Strong understanding of Design Control, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Familiarity with GAMP5 and FDA’s Computer Software Assurance initiatives are preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for planning, reporting and collaborating.
• Experienced in protocol writing and execution, closure of validation activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter with ability to achieve project goals with minimal management oversight.
• Act as a mentor and coach for a diverse team regarding validation, quality and compliance.
• Cultivate internal and external network of validation resources to complete tasks.
• Work independently and/or on project teams, with an ability to support a flexible work schedule.

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.
• 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.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.