Senior Scientist - Immunology Expertise - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

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:

Senior Scientist - Immunology Expertise

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.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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:

• 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.

Primary Job Function: Perform laboratory research under supervision to support business priorities.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Support preclinical and translational research by identifying and evaluating innovative technologies that offer benefits related to immune and digestive health

What You'll Work On

• Conceive, plan, design and/or conduct advanced independent research under the direction of an experienced scientist as defined by project goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to conceive and execute novel ideas and/or technology to support Abbott Nutrition business strategies. Generate new ideas/formulations; submit new invention disclosures and support patent applications.
• Provide scientific support to other groups within Abbott Nutrition, including Nutrition Science for clinical trial study designs, Legal for submission and prosecution of patent applications; Commercial for product concept and claims development, and Technology Assessment for evaluation of novel ingredients.
• Maintain knowledge base in scientific literature including, literature review, scientific meetings, networking with outside investigators, and patent surveillance.
• Author manuscripts, present at internal meetings and external conferences. Interact with other groups and share information; participate in team research activities.

Supervisory - Management Responsibilities: May provide leadership/direction for project teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU'LL BRING

Required:

• PhD in immunology and/or microbiology with one or more years of postdoctoral training; background in nutrition is desirable but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have strong research laboratory expertise, oral and written communications skills with the ability to interface with management at all levels.
• Desire and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with scientists and non-scientists.

Apply Now

* 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.

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The salary for this role is between:

N/A

JOB FAMILY:

Research and Discovery

DIVISION:

ANRD Nutrition Research & Development

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : RP04

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), Continuous standing 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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