Scientist Technical Support

Abbott • Lake Forest, IL

6d • $68,000 - $136,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist Technical Support role works out of our Lake Forest, IL (in Conway Park) location in the Core Lab Diagnostics Business Unit. 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. This position in Global Incoming Materials Technical Support will work with external suppliers and requires technical support with project management and problem-solving skills to work with cross functional team members in quality, purchasing, planning, manufacturing and regulatory to quickly adapt to changes that are occurring with our incoming materials. These materials include a large variety of chemicals and biologics supporting the diagnostic business. Looking for scientists who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities and are motivated to deliver results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in scientific and technical field (is desired) or relevant combination of education and experience.
• 2 years (or more) related work experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact in cross functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an FDA regulated environment.
• Expertise with chemical and biological materials and their manufacture and testing.
• Experience with chemical and biological material supply chain support.

Responsibilities

• Manage product and process improvements independently using established principles and procedures.
• Monitor performance of multiple manufacturing processes and products differing in nature but with recurring themes to recognize adverse trends and instigate improvement programs as required.
• Proactively contribute to design control, process and product improvement activities, and investigations.
• May perform or support test and process method modifications.
• Recognize adverse trends and emerging issues.
• By standard practice (Operating Procedures) independently develops and maintains risk management files and organizes data for risk management evaluation and decisions.
• Manage investigations, identify root cause and drive to resolution with minimal supervision.
• Provides audit inputs and support as required.
• Develop and design experiments, analyze data and recommend next steps.
• Presents technical information to management and may present externally to customers and Third-Party Manufacturers (TPM).
• Shares knowledge and expertise with others in work group.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through support of product availability and improvements.
• Propose and implement solutions to internal and external issues.

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 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: Senior