Scientist - Technology Development

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.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.Abbott is currently looking for dynamic individual, Scientist - Technology Development, with a proven track record of innovation in the areas of molecular amplification technologies, protein engineering and/or sample preparation who will help drive the design and development of a novel diagnostic point-of-use platform. The Scientist I, Technology Development will initiate and perform studies to design, characterize, develop, optimize and implement protein engineering and molecular amplification technologies onto novel point-of-use platforms. WHAT YOU''LL DOPerform research and development studies to identify, improve, alter and expand molecular diagnostic technology offerings with a focus on protein engineering, sample preparation, molecular amplification, and target detectionAnalyze, design, produce and test existing or novel engineered proteins for improved performance in various molecular amplification assays. Implement 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 analysis of experimental resultsProvide data summaries, written reports and oral presentations to executivesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU''LL BRINGREQUIREDB.S in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry, Protein engineering or a closely related field with a minimum of five years of full-time laboratory experience in an industrial setting or Masters/Phd with relevant full-time laboratory experience in an industrial setting or equivalent experienceAbility to implement ideas in the laboratoryDemonstrated technical proficiency in protein engineering and protein chemistry, biochemical, biophysical, materials sciences, bioengineering or molecular techniquesExperience in protein engineering, expression, purification and demonstrated use of multiple protein purification technologies, such as Protein A, Size Exclusion and Ion Exchange.Hands-on nucleic acid amplification and detection technologies experience, with isothermal nucleic acid amplification experience a plusDemonstrated ability to handle 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 teamPreferredM.S/Ph.DDemonstrated record of innovation (e.g., published papers and issued patents)Experience in IVD assay developmentWHAT WE OFFERAt 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.

Created: 2021-11-29