Scientist II

Abbott • San Diego, CA

3d • $85,600 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing, which provides essential information for the treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The Opportunity The role of Scientist 2 executes and conducts, research, development, or scientific/ technical activities in the fields of Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry. Designs, tests, analyzes, optimizes, characterizes, troubleshoots and validates ultra-rapid multiplexed PCR assays for use in decentralized settings, including integration with upstream sample preparation technologies. May facilitate, develop or recommend improvements and/or new procedures related to products or processes. Provides technical review, direction and feedback to others and may lead small to medium projects. Independently develops data presentations for use within organization.

Requirements

• B.S with minimum of 4 yrs. experience or M.S. w/ minimum 2 yrs experience.
• Working knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods such as designing experiments and interpreting data, with increasing knowledge complexity with experience.
• Awareness of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics
• Basic computer skills - able to learn new computer programs

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Ph.D. with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant industry experience or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing rapid, multiplexed PCR assays.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices and procedures related to molecular amplification technologies, including PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, dPCR, rapid PCR, multiplexing PCR, and nested PCR, including evaluation, analysis and interpretation of data.
• Advanced knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods such as designing experiments and interpreting data with demonstrated proficiency

Responsibilities

• Investigates, creates and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement involving nucleic acid extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with no or limited assistance.
• Designs and executes experiments, performs analyses and implements follow-up actions, to accomplish established milestones .
• Conducts complex experiments and recommends options for other project approaches or experiments for PCR assay development.
• Analyzes and evaluates data from multiple disciplines, considering various factors.
• Possesses and applies knowledge of principles, practices and procedures and can drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
• With minimal oversight, recognizes and resolves basic to intermediate technical problems related to qPCR, RT-PCR, dPCR, rapid PCR, multiplexing PCR, nested PCR.
• Cross-functional team member participates in project planning and updates; executes project plan with oversight from leaders; participates in defining project goals; develops timelines; comprehends resource requirements.
• Participates in project planning for moderately complex projects with oversight from leaders; Participates in defining project goals; develops simple timelines; begins to comprehend resource requirements.
• Presents scientific observations to management level within Abbott.
• Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety.
• Appropriately documents experimental results and procedures independently, including verification and validation reports according to established guidelines.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Does not have any direct reports but may coach research associates and assist in problem solving.

Benefits

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees