Senior Scientist

Job description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

Our location in Alameda, CA currently has an opportunity for a Senior Scientist. 

As a Senior Scientist with hands-on experience in biosensor R&D; education and technical background in biochemistry, protein chemistry, molecular biology and/or other life science areas. In this job, you will be working on early stage research for new analytes/targets for our biosensors.  You will conceive, plan, design & conduct advanced independent research in compound, assay, process, product, or method development. Direction is provided by project goals & experimental design. Interact with other groups and share information; participate in team activities. May act as lead scientist, project leader, or project contributor. Provide technical direction and feedback to others. Directly supervise technical personnel.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

·  Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
·  Design, plan & execute project related tasks.
·  Design experiments to test hypothesis related to project outcomes.
·  Apply advanced scientific knowledge to projects; determine priorities for experiments.
·  Independently design and execute experiments. Utilize DOE as appropriate. Assure
·  experimental quality through sound, independent experimental design.
·  Identify technical alternatives from literature review.
·  Familiar with lab environment & safety practices: may assume roles of responsibility
·  (i.e. Safety Officer, Emergency Control Force delegate, etc.).
·  Apply basic computer skills. (Includes word processing, spreadsheets, instrumentation related & Abbott network systems.)
·  Apply advanced technical writing skills to produce reports & documents; write
·  independently, evaluates the writing of others.
·  Utilize numerous analytical instruments; train others in their operation.
·  Recognize & resolve technical problems.
·  Supervision of laboratory personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
 

Ph.D. in a life or physical science preferred with up to two years research or industrial experience or BS/MS degree with additional progressive research experience sufficient to demonstrate equivalency.  Experience with presenting results of projects both internally and externally; present complex technical data to large and diverse groups.  Ability to train others on the theoretical and practical basis of techniques, processes and assays.  Familiar with project planning, process updates, and experimental design.  Prepares and align impact goals with department goals.

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 contribution is essential to success
·  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.
 

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

     

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:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting 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.

     
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