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.

Job Title 

Technical Manufacturing Lead Scientist

About Abbott 

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. 

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 

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 worldwide 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  

We have an opportunity for Technical Manufacturing Lead Scientist based in Scarborough, ME. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the work in Technical Manufacturing to accomplish the production schedule and to assess/troubleshoot current raw materials and product. Provides advanced. 

technical support toward the accomplishment of manufacturing and product development objectives. Responsible for the technical excellence and experimentation of new products from R&D through the transfer/product development process as directed by the TM Laboratory Supervisor or TM Manager. 

What You’ll Work On 

Coordinates Technical Manufacturing duties within the department. 

Responsible for leading product/process testing projects. 

Supports R&D in the transfer/product development process. 

Conducts root cause analysis on product failures, including proposals for preventative actions. 

Schedules test programs and management of workload to help assure timely and satisfactory completion of projects. 

Monitors scientific/medical literature relevant to innovative research and testing objectives. 

Consults with and provides technical evaluations for other departments and can provide strategic technical leadership. 

Supports R&D/Marketing with product development and consultation. 

Works with test requestors to develop test programs, formulate test protocols, and choose appropriate test equipment. This will include supervision of fabrication or selection of new equipment as needed. 

May conduct original research that furthers the objectives of the company. 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related Scientific Field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

5+ years’ experience in a medical/biotech field. 

PREFERRED 

2+ years’ experience in a leadership position. 

Master’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or a related Scientific Field. 

8+ years’ experience in a medical/biotech field. 

Experience with GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulations. 

Apply Now 

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 base pay for this position is $50,000.00 – $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.