Senior 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• 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

At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That's why we're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

Main Purpose of Role

Responsible for designing and evaluating diagnostic reagents, i.e. test strips and/or implantable sensors.

Responsibilities:

• Develop original designs for measurement devices.

• Devise testing schemes to best characterize the effectiveness of designs and to further the development process.

• Optimize design elements Chemistry Raw materials.

• Compatibility with manufacturing processes Hardware interfaces.

• Implement product development as a member of product development teams. • Establish product requirements.

• Develop project plans.

• Determine methods to verify and validate requirements.

• Conduct and participate in design reviews Develop and validate analytical methods.

• Hire and manage junior and senior staff.

• Responsible for initiating, directing, and executing research efforts, research strategies, and product development efforts.

Minimum Education Required:

BS, MS or Ph.D. in Chemistry, chemical engineering, or a relevant physical or life science

Minimum Experience:

5-15 years in a relevant industrial or academic setting. The number of years experience necessary is related to the degree held (more for a bachelor's degree, less for a Ph.D.) and the nature of the experience.

Skills Laboratory technique consistent with a skilled, experienced professional. Capable of literature research and current in the appropriate literature of his/her field of expertise. Able to present orally and in writing at a professional level. Able to perform proficiently under up to date regulatory requirements.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The salary for this role is between:

$92,800 - $185,600

JOB FAMILY:

Research and Discovery

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf