Scientist II

Abbott • San Diego, CA

5d • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Scientist 2 initiates new research and experiments, leads medium sized projects or multiple smaller projects, develops and executes more advanced preclinical scientific research and/or development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years). B.S in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics
• Minimum of 5 years' experience of progressively responsible positions in a research development environment
• Practical Lab Skills with increasing knowledge complexity with experience
• Advanced Problem –solving skills with experience
• Has good knowledge of science and the ability to apply more complex and advance principles and techniques with experience

Nice To Haves

• Masters or PHD
• 10 years' experience of progressively responsible positions in a research development environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices and procedures related to molecular cloning, molecular amplification technologies, including PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR.
• Knowledge of bioconjugation and protein characterization techniques, such as HPLC, SDS-PAGE gel, ELISA, and Biacore
• Advanced knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods.
• Ability to contribute effectively on cross functional teams, including participating in project planning and updates
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast paced, cross functional environment

Responsibilities

• Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways
• Independent researcher; seeks advice for most complex/challenging work, likely participates in development of patent applications
• Works on marginally complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provides guidance to other lower-level personnel
• Provides sound and original suggestions for new problems
• Plans and conducts work requiring specialized techniques in selecting and evaluating approaches to problems, and ability to apply an analytical approach to the solution of a variety of problems, and to assimilate the details and significance of various scientific analyses, procedures and tests
• May be part of team or capable of submitting ideas for inventions; may publishes or innovates through patent filings and/or scientific publications. Capable of performing FTO's (Freedom to Operate).
• May lead or recommend new procedures
• Can write clinical trial protocol and order materials needed to complete procedures; Documents development work, writing technical reports and cost estimates.
• May supervise medium sized project teams and direct day to day work of less experienced employees.

Benefits

• 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 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: Senior