Technical Product Services Scientist

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

The position of Technical Product Services Scientist is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Westbrook, Maine. In this role you will execute and direct the development and transfer work in collaboration with others for projects. Works within the Operations department to transfer new products from R&D. Exercises direction on projects pertaining to the creation and design of new products and processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Works individually to lead specific projects and develop new processes.
• Works within the established Design Control process to transfer new product from R&D into Operations.
• Correlates work and comprehends the relation of the problem to a larger one.
• Provides suggestions related to assigned problem.
• Work on the development of tests for existing platforms.
• Investigates problem areas and areas of desirable product improvement.
• Meets and responds to customer requirements.
• Liaises with suppliers of raw materials.
• Decides on and implements experimental procedures
• Conducts test protocols, procedures, and product evaluations.
• Transfers new technologies and products to Operations.
• Provides product claim substantiation to ensure efficacy and safety of new and existing products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related Scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eff.31-Aug-2021 Title: Transfer Scientist II Document #:150-302 Status: Production Revision: A Print Date:
• 5+ years of experience in a research and/or development environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

COMPENTENCIES

• Broad knowledge of the technical aspects of immunodiagnostics.
• Understanding of the procedures, processes, records, software systems and infrastructure of the Operations department.
• Understanding of the internal Regulatory requirements of bringing new products to market.
• Practical laboratory skills
• Knowledge of science and the ability to apply basic principles and techniques.

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
• 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: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

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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An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB FAMILY:
Research and Discovery

DIVISION:
IDDM ARDx Infectious Disease Developed Markets

LOCATION:
United States > Westbrook : 5 Bradley Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

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), Work in a clean room environment

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

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