Research and Developmennt Summer Student/Coop

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 73,000 people.

Abbott Point of Care, (i-STAT) develops and manufactures medical diagnostic products for blood analysis that provide health care professionals with critical diagnostic information, accurately and immediately, at the point of patient care. Through the use of semiconductor manufacturing technology, established principles of electrochemistry and state-of-the-art computer electronics and software. i-STAT developed the world's first hand-held automated blood analyzer capable of performing a variety of commonly-ordered blood tests on two to three drops in just two minutes at the patient's side. For more information, please visit our web site at www.abbottpointofcare.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a summer student in Assay Research and Development, you will apply your skills in science and/or engineering in a project-oriented R&D environment by:
• Helping to design and develop new products, systems, inventions and solve problems, and/or
• Supporting opportunities to redesign existing products and systems to improve performance, reliability and manufacturability while reducing overall costs.

Abbott Canada is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without discrimination based on factors such as race, sex, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship, family or marital status, political beliefs, sexual preference or other factors included in human rights legislation.

Our diversity goals for recruitment, hiring, and retention are embedded in our corporate goals, and our diversity initiatives are supported by the highest level of the organization.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce fosters more creative and innovative thinking throughout the organization. Creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is respected and valued, enables us to leverage our diversity as a business driver and strengthens our position as a global leader.

We will provide accommodation, accessible formats and/or communication supports required due to disability during our recruitment process upon request, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Ontario). Requests may be made by contacting our head office at 1-800-361-7852.

Abbott strives to promote and maintain an inclusive, high-performing culture that allows all employees to reach their full potential and contribute to Abbott's success.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Full-time registration in an undergraduate BSc / BASc degree program of studies in Science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology) or Engineering (Chemical)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and ATTRIBUTES

• Mathematical skills
• Innovation, ingenuity, demonstrated learning ability
• Minimum GPA of B or average above 70%
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical laboratory skills; experimental design, study execution, data analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to influence others by persuasion and analytical reasoning
• Effective team player in a project environment
• Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

JOB FAMILY:

Research-Science, R&D

DIVISION:

APOC Point of Care

LOCATION:

Canada > Ottawa : 185 Corkstown Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

M-F (Canada)

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable