Staff Research Scientist

Working atAbbott
AtAbbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for freemedical coveragein ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as technical/scientific lead designing and executing NGS experiments and studies that integrate clinical analytical and operational requirements independently developing methods for new or highly complex assignments

• Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential new technologies materials processes and products planning and executing research to prove out concepts

• Lead mentor and train scientists and research associates guiding study planning/execution providing work direction and fostering an open collaborative team environment

• Analyze and interpret complex experimental/study data (including nonconforming data and trends) drawing conclusions and recommending next steps and project direction

• Develop and communicate research plans experimental designs and project plans; plan organize and prioritize project assignments and milestones/schedules across multiple projects with shifting priorities and timelines

• Prepare review and approve detailed technical procedures protocols reports and lab documentation ensuring compliance with legal ISO and quality requirements

• Present and defend scientific findings and technical analyses to data/group/project meetings cross-functional teams senior management and varied audiences creating high-quality cohesive presentations; write and submit professional articles/abstracts for technical journals and conferences

• Act as subject matter expert and technical leader on complex projects exercising independent judgment to select methods techniques and evaluation criteria recognizing that erroneous decisions could impact major organizational objectives

• Operate scientific instrumentation troubleshoot issues and maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles industry trends and the broader business environment to improve processes and techniques

• Contribute to intellectual property portfolio including participation in IP evaluations and patent application development through innovative creative problem-solving

• Consult and interact with internal and external experts and coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts across organizational units

• Apply strong analytical communication and collaborative skills to work independently and with teams across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences Chemistry Mathematics or related field; or Masters degree in Life Sciences Mathematics or related field and 4 years of experience in lieu of PhD; or Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Mathematics or related field and 6 years of experience in lieu of PhD.

• 8 years of industry or academia experience in biology and/or chemistry.

• 6 years of experience in medical device/IVD biotech life science or pharmaceutical industry.

• 3 years of direct people leadership and management experience.

• Deep knowledge of molecular biology biochemistry cell biology next-generation sequencing (NGS) and related sciences.

• Bioinformatics knowledge related to nucleic acid analysis and assay development.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office to including Excel Word and Power Point.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD

• Experience in Product Development