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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott Diagnostics

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices, and clinics.

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 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 Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for the role of Associate Scientist II for our location in Abbott Park (Lake Bluff), IL. This position will participate in research or development activities. Executes preclinical scientific research or development in collaboration with others.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Experimental Procedure - With direction, assists in the execution of pre-defined/ standard experiments and technical research. Demonstrates ability to explain/differentiate their research and experiments. Reviews experiment protocols and exercises technical discretion in the interpretation of protocols; obtains feedback and guidance on clear direction for execution. Summarizes data within the testing protocol. Performs scientific work and a variety of laboratory procedures requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, methods and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related scientific tasks.Expertise and Problem Solving  -  Familiar with investigation operating procedure(s) and instrument manual troubleshooting guide if applicable. Able to identify out of specification events and detect/highlight  problems.  Troubleshoots instrumentation or experiments; recognizes and assists with the resolution of basic technical problems.Lab Safety - Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety.Documentation - With guidance, can write verification and validation protocols and reports and order materials needed to complete procedures; Documents development work and may assist in  writing technical reports.Quality - Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

Bachelors in life or physical science with a minimum of 1-2 yrs. experience or Masters Degree.Awareness of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods such as designing experiments and interpreting data.Awareness of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and BiologicsBasic Computer Skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry or Biology.1 year of experience with either of these Abbott products: Alinity or Architect.PEAR, EDMS or experience with similar Data Management Systems.

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 growth and strength to build your future. 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 Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. 

The base pay for this position is $52,000.00 – $104,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.