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Lab Supervisor, Microbiology (Day Shift, Weekends) - Sturgis, MI Plant
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States > Sturgis : Building 01A
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title Lab Supervisor, Microbiology (Day Shift, Weekends) Shift This position will work 6am to 4:30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. What You’ll Work On The Microbiology Lab Supervisor is responsible for the overall results for a single shift of a 7-day, multi-shift laboratory operation. They coordinate activities for the shift team to ensure delivery of all key performance metrics, including those in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Quality, Finance, Productivity and People. • Lead efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for the shift, • Initiate, manage, and make decisions which impact product quality. • Manage budget accountability for headcount, overtime (OT), and direct expenses for a shift. • Track, trend and continuously improve budgetary performance for headcount, OT, direct expenses, lab efficiencies, scrap and Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs). • Drive lab efficiencies and Master Schedule Performance (MSP) objectives; understand drivers and develop and execute plans around improvement of lab performance and quality metrics. • Understand all key performance indicators; develop, drive and lead the execution of plans through utilization and involvement of team and support resources. • Drive a culture of engagement through the team and department. • Directly supervise team and participate in staffing activities. • Develop personnel; secure appropriate training, provide mentoring and assign progressively challenging responsibilities within the scope of the team and department accountabilities. • Model behaviors that support a continuously improving EHS culture; engage with employees and other key stakeholders to ensure all EHS requirements are met, inclusive of internal and external regulatory objectives and direction. Coach and direct individuals to deliver EHS performance for themselves, their team, and department. • Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external EHS audits and incident/accident investigation and reporting, and the timely implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). • Model behaviors that ensure delivery of high-quality products for our customers while maintaining compliance with Abbott, division, and plant policies and procedures; meet all local and statutory requirements, and adhere to the regulatory requirements of countries to which products are shipped. • Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external Quality audits and incident investigation and reporting, and the timely implementation of CAPAs. • Lead the operation of the plant microbiology QA laboratories, comprised of the following functions: a. Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), including equipment swabs, air samples, retort cooling water, ingredient water, and product samples. b. Biochemical characterization and identification. c. Raw material, in process, and finished product testing. d. Methods and procedures are appropriately followed. e. CAPA activities are followed through to completion. • Provide direction and technical expertise to microbiology laboratory personnel and to the plant. • Provide leadership during problem-solving situations related to microbial issues. • Model a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability and cash flow for the shift and within the department, while operating within budget, material utilization, and CIP goals. Manage bu