Scientist II

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Irving, TX currently has an opportunity for a Scientist II.

Proactively contribute to design control or process/product improvement activities and investigations. Perform or support test/process method modifications, recognize adverse trends/emerging issues, and propose/implement solutions. Executes and conducts, research, development, or scientific/ technical activities. May facilitate, develop or recommend improvements and/or new procedures related to products or processes. Plans and presents data within the team, with supervision.

What you'll do

• Understands and can design moderately complex experiments, and seeks advice when needed from more experienced colleagues for more complicated technical and design challenges. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Works as part of a technical team to provide data analysis, review data, and investigations in support of new product development. Recommend next steps.
• Proactively contribute to design control, process and product improvement activities, and investigations.
• May perform or support test and process method modifications.
• Recognize adverse trends and emerging issues.
• Propose and implement solutions to internal and external issues.
• Design Control and Risk Management - By standard practice (Operating Procedures) independently develops, and maintains risk management files and organizes data for risk management evaluation and decisions.
• Complaint and Internal Investigations - Manage investigations, identify the root cause, and drive to resolution with minimal supervision.
• Provides audit inputs and support as required.
• Sharing Knowledge - Presents technical information to management and may present externally to customers and Third Party Manufacturers (TPM). Shares knowledge and expertise with others in the workgroup.
• Mentors or teaches others to facilitate timely resolution of product and process technical issues.
• Strategic and Results Orientation - Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through the support of product availability and improvements. Accepts and completes all management-directed work assignments such as clinical assignments, travel, and other tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific and technical field is desired or a relevant combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related work experience.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods such as designing experiments and interpreting data including product design verification
• Awareness of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics

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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The salary for this role is between:

N/A

JOB FAMILY:

Research and Discovery

DIVISION:

IACC Immunoassay and Clinical Chemistry

LOCATION:

United States > Irving : LC-02

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

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

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