Senior Process Engineer u2013 Manufacturing ...

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Job Title Senior Process Engineer u2013 Manufacturing Development and Scale-Up 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. Youu2019ll 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 bacheloru2019s 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 The position of Senior Process Engineer is within our Infectious Disease business unit located in RMDx in Carlsbad, California. This role will lead the transition from smallu2011scale laboratory synthesis to robust, reliable, and costu2011effective commercial production. This role is instrumental for building a new strategic capability within the Global Operations network. This individual will serve as the technical authority for endu2011tou2011end oligo manufacturing scaleu2011up, including solidu2011phase synthesis, cleavage/deprotection, purification (HPLC and/or ionu2011exchange), desalting, formulation, and largeu2011scale equipment selection. They will partner closely with R&D chemists, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to build, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes within a regulated environment. What Youu2019ll Work On Manufacturing Scaleu2011Up and Technical Leadership + Lead development, optimization, and scaleu2011up of oligonucleotide synthesis processes from milligram/gram lab scale to potentially multiu2011kilogram manufacturing scale. + Translate smallu2011scale synthetic chemistry workflows into highu2011throughput, automated, and repeatable manufacturing processes. + Define technical strategy for purification steps including reverseu2011phase, ionu2011exchange, and/or affinity chromatography. Process Development and Optimization + Design experiments (DOE), run scaleu2011up trials, and establish critical process parameters (CPPs) and implement manufacturing process controls. + Develop synthesis and purification workflows optimized for yield, purity, cycle time, and cost. + Optimize solvent usage, resin lifespan, column selection, and equipment performance. Technology and Equipment + Select and commission largeu2011scale synthesis platforms, chromatography skids, preparative HPLC/IEX equipment, ultrafiltration/diafiltration systems, and associated process automation. + Partner with engineering to design facility layouts, process flow diagrams, and equipment specs. Documentation and Quality + Author and review process documentation including batch records, SOPs, validation protocols, and change controls. + Support technology transfer, process validation, and regulatory submissions. + Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards across all activities. Crossu2011Functional Leadership + Act as the manufacturing technical liaison to R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and site leadership teams. + Mentor chemists and process technicians on synthesis, chromatography and process scaleu2011up. Operational Excellence + Lead troubleshooting on yield, purity, impurity profile, and equipment performance. + Collaborate with the Operational Excellence function to implement continuous improvement measures into oligo production processes. Additional Responsibilities + Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities + Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companyu2019s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships + Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies Required Qualifications + PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a background in Chemical Engineering + 5 years of related industry oligonucleotides experience, preferred 10 years Preferred Qualifications + 10 years of industry experience + Experience in a highly regulated GMP environment + At least 4 years of experience as the manufacturing technical liaison to R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and site leadership teams. + At least 4 years of experience as technical authority for endu2011tou2011end oligo manufacturing scaleu2011up, including solidu2011phase synthesis, cleavage/deprotection, purification (HPLC and/or ionu2011exchange), desalting, formulation, and largeu2011scale equipment selection. Apply Now ( Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: ( 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. Connect with us at , on LinkedIn at , and on Facebook at . . The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 u2013 $228,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email

Created: 2026-03-02