Associate Scientist Research and Development

Abbott

1d • $55,300 - $110,700 • Onsite

About The Position

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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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 This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the Abbott Transfusion Medicine Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In life or physical science or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Some related work experience.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Knowledge of analytical instruments assigned by supervisor.
• Master's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments, accomplishes established milestones and summarizes data. Recommends options for other experiments. Presents data within team.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation or experiments; recognizes and assists with technical problems.
• Participates in planning project tasks; providing input to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety.
• Appropriately documents experimental procedures and results according to established guidelines.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Benefits

• 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 bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level