Associate Scientist Technical Support

Abbott • Des Plaines, IL

68d • $50,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. The Associate Scientist Technical Support role will complete internal projects, investigations, and technical support activities with minimal oversight. This position is located in Des Plaines, IL.

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. in life or physical science or biomedical engineering.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Knowledge of analytical instruments.

Nice To Haves

• BS Chemistry or Biology.
• 1 year internship in biomedical industry or medical diagnostics.
• Experience in operations (manufacturing/quality).
• Demonstrated ability to apply operations knowledge in timely resolution of product/process technical issues.
• Experience interacting with customers to resolve issues.
• Experience with application of six sigma tools for root cause identification.

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.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees