Validation Technician - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Validation Technician- Nutrition Manufacturing- Casa Grande, AZ

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.

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:

• 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. 

The Opportunity 

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.

What You’ll Work On

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

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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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

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Casa Grande : Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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), Work in a clean room environmentAbbott 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