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About Abbott Diagnostics

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our location in Abbott Park, Illinois currently has an opportunity for an Associate Scientist.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Conduct research under the guidance of a research scientist, project coordinator, or R&D manager. Direct own daily activities utilizing multiple experimental techniques and incorporates appropriate procedures. Correlate and verify ideas through experimentation. Interact with other groups and shares information; participate in team activities.

Main responsibilities include:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

• Understandsand consistently follows documented procedures.

• Conduct experiments, summarize data and analyzes results, formulate and review experimental conclusions with supervisor.

• Actively participate in routine maintenance, lab safety; may assume roles of responsibility, such as training or document control.

• Apply basic computer skills (includes word processing, spreadsheets, instrumentation-related and Abbott network systems).

• Recognize and assist with the resolution of technical problems. May prepare and deliver presentations of project results to own or other groups.

• See an alternative ways to view or define problems.

• Present information accurately and completely.

• Participate in planning project tasks; providing input to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Appropriately document experimental procedures and results according to established guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• B.S. or Master’s degree in a life or physical science.

• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics

Preferred

The following are ideal/optional:

• BS Chemistry or Biology

• 1 year of general lab experience

• Experience with Alinity or Architect Abbott instruments

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature controlled
• 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
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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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