Principal Scientist - Assay Technology Innovation & ...

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.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.Abbott is currently looking for dynamic individuals with a proven track record of innovation in the areas of molecular amplification technologies, detection technologies and/or sample preparation who will help drive the design and development of a novel diagnostic point-of-use platform. The Principal Scientist will lead and perform studies designed to drive the design, characterization, development, optimization and implementation of molecular amplification technologies onto novel point-of-use platforms. WHAT YOU''LL DOCoordinate, drive and perform research and development studies to identify, improve, alter and expand molecular diagnostic technology offerings with a focus on sample collection, sample preparation, molecular amplification, and target detectionDrive studies to define, implement and optimize the integration of the disparate platform componentsInitiate mechanistic studies to characterize the components of the molecular technologiesImplement molecular, analytical, biochemical and biophysical methodologies to help analyze, characterize and optimize raw materials, critical reagents and clinical samples used for research and developmentWork as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other scientists, chemists, engineers and manufacturing personnelPerform high level analysis of experimental resultsProvide data summaries, written reports and oral presentations to executivesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU''LL BRINGRequiredPh.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, materials sciences or a closely related fieldMinimum eight years (Ph.D.) of experience in an industrial setting working in one of the described areas of expertiseDemonstrated record of innovation (e.g., published papers and issued patents)Ability to implement ideas in the laboratoryDemonstrated technical proficiency in analytical chemistry, biochemical, biophysical, materials sciences, bioengineering or molecular techniquesHands-on nucleic acid amplification and detection technologies experience, with isothermal nucleic acid amplification experience a plusDemonstrated ability to lead complex projects with minimal supervisionExcellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities, with good attention to detailGood communication skills, capable of communicating ideas to colleaguesAbility to work as part of a teamWHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: 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 on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Created: 2021-11-29