Scientist I

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:

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

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.

We currently has an opportunity for a Research Scientist I on our Infectious Disease Developed Markets (IDDM) team currently located at Scarborough, Maine (with a temporary location of Portland. In this role you will execute preclinical scientific research or product development in collaboration with project core team members. Investigates the feasibility of applying a variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential products and problems. Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Expected to work on problems of moderate and diverse scope which requires the identification, evaluation and analysis of experimental factors.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Designs, performs, and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance

• Draft and execute experimental plans, protocols and reports per applicable design control regulation and quality management system procedures
• Analyze experimental results and present findings and conclusions to leadership
• Transfer new technologies and products to Operations.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Work collaboratively with other team scientists and project core team members to execute and deliver project, department, site, and corporate strategic goals. Support the development and sustainment of a high performing team
• Perform other duties & projects as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related life science.
• Masters or PhD. a plus.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible positions within the diagnostic industry.

Preferred:

• Experience in Lateral Flow technology
• Experience developing immunoassays
• Technically proficient in general laboratory skills
• MS project, Visio, Statistical Software (JMP/Minitab/etc.) a plus
• Understanding of the commercial value of the work

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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JOB FAMILY:
Research and Discovery

DIVISION:
IDDM ARDx Infectious Disease Developed Markets

LOCATION:
United States > Portland : 350 Commercial Street

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % 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)

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

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