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.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The position of Scientist 2 initiates new research and experiments, leads medium sized projects or multiple smaller projects, develops and executes more advanced preclinical scientific research and/or development.
Main Responsibilities:
Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways
Independent researcher; seeks advice for most complex/challenging work, likely participates in development of patent applications
Works on marginally complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provides guidance to other lower-level personnel
Provides sound and original suggestions for new problems
Plans and conducts work requiring specialized techniques in selecting and evaluating approaches to problems, and ability to apply an analytical approach to the solution of a variety of problems, and to assimilate the details and significance of various scientific analyses, procedures and tests
May be part of team or capable of submitting ideas for inventions; may publishes or innovates through patent filings and/or scientific publications. Capable of performing FTO's (Freedom to Operate).
May lead or recommend new procedures
Can write clinical trial protocol and order materials needed to complete procedures; Documents development work, writing technical reports and cost estimates.
May supervise medium sized project teams and direct day to day work of less experienced employees.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years). B.S in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics, with 6 + years of progressively responsible positions in a research and development environment.
Minimum of 5 years' experience of progressively responsible positions in a research development environment
Practical Lab Skills with increasing knowledge complexity with experience
Advanced Problem –solving skills with experience
Has good knowledge of science and the ability to apply more complex and advance principles and techniques with experience
Preferred Qualifications
Masters or PHD
10 years' experience of progressively responsible positions in a research development environment
Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices and procedures related to molecular cloning, molecular amplification technologies, including PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR.
Knowledge of bioconjugation and protein characterization techniques, such as HPLC, SDS-PAGE gel, ELISA, and Biacore
Advanced knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods.
Ability to contribute effectively on cross functional teams, including participating in project planning and updates
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast paced, cross functional environment
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.