Senior Scientist

Job description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Abbott Park (Lake Bluff), IL currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Scientist.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Main Purpose:

Abbott Diagnostics has an opening for a Senior Scientist. This qualified and motivated scientist will join a dynamic R&D team developing novel methodologies and assays for next generation diagnostic applications. These activities may also support the development of next generation instrumentation. This individual will conceive, plan, design, and conduct advanced studies. He or she will investigate and develop new procedures. He or she will act as independent contributor or lead scientist and will interact/coordinate with other groups and functions on project development and improvement. The successful candidate must have strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a track record of successful independent and collaborative research. 

Responsibilities:

·  Apply advanced scientific knowledge to projects.  Conceive/design/plan/coordinate advanced independent and collaborative studies required for product development. Optimize assay conditions, improve product design and related processes and procedures, and troubleshoot technical issues.  Analyze complex data critically by applying advanced computer skills.  Develop conclusions based on information from multiple sources.  Work collaboratively with the team to solve problems and advance the project.  Document experimental results and findings accurately, completely and promptly.  Write summaries and reports.  Present complex technical findings/conclusions and project status updates to internal or external audiences.
·  Be responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.  Understand and consistently follow documented procedures.  Actively participate in routine maintenance, lab safety.
·  Prioritize studies and activities to align with project goals and be responsible for timely project completion.  Understand both theoretical and practical aspects of assay design and product development.
·  Provide feedback to others and achieve self-improvement based upon feedback from others.  Provide technical and scientific leadership to other team members including providing assistance in study design.  Provide training/coaching to lower level scientists in presentation skills, decision-making, and contingency planning.  Influence decision-making through negotiation, addressing conflict, and by building productive working relationships across functional areas.  Maintain a high level of professional expertise by staying current with scientific and industry literature, technologies and products.  Develop and maintain internal and external customer contacts to maintain technical knowledge as required to accomplish objectives.  Generate new product ideas consistent with division strategy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required:

• Ph.D. in a life or physical science with at least 2 years industrial experience preferred; or M.S. or B.S. degree with experience sufficient to demonstrate equivalency.

*Equivalency to Ph.D. defined as ability to hypothesize, design own experiments, draw conclusions, and provide direction. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

·  In-depth knowledge and expertise in developing assays or methods
·  Strong Molecular and Biochemical background
·  Skill in optimizing assay design and conditions, including DOE optimization where appropriate.
·  Proficiency in technical writing for data summary and technical reports. Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, instrumentation-related and company network systems.
·  Willing to take on new and challenging assignments and to implement new ideas or alternative solutions. Take thoughtful and timely action when confronted with a problem.
·  Capable of adjusting to dynamic working environment and changing priorities, and of ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
·  Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
·  Expertise in design and optimization of molecular and serological diagnostic tests
·  Experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation.
·  Experience integrating assay chemistry with automated instrumentation .
·  Previous project management and supervisory experience .
·  Advanced skills in statistical analysis .

WHAT WE OFFER

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

·  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
·  Paid time off
·  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
·  Pension Plan
·  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

ATM Transfusion

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP20 Floor-4

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
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