Applied Research Scientist — Diagnostics Innovation

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories welcomes applications for an Scientist Applied Research at Abbott Park, IL. The role involves conducting research, correlating ideas with experiments, and sharing findings within a collaborative team.

You will work on diagnostic solutions used globally in hospitals, labs, and clinics, contributing to patient care decisions and disease understanding. The candidate should hold a science degree with relevant experience, be familiar with regulatory standards for IVDs, and be

Qualifications

• B.S. in biological or physical sciences or mathematics with 4+ years of experience or M.S. with 2+ years or Ph.D.
• Familiarity with experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods.
• Awareness of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with Quality System and procedures.
• Perform laboratory/technical tasks using established methods and principles.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instruments.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and recommend next steps.
• Document work using MS Office and internal systems.
• Prepare technical reports and project summaries.
• Identify and help resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate records for traceability and compliance.
• Present updates to team and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support team success.
• Communicate information clearly and timely.
• Suggest process improvements and problem solving.

Skills

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Regulatory awareness

Computer literacy

Education

B.S in biological/physical sciences or mathematics

M.S. with 2+ years experience

Ph.D.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Alinity i & C instruments

Job description

Abbott Laboratories welcomes applications for an Scientist Applied Research at Abbott Park, IL. The role involves conducting research, correlating ideas with experiments, and sharing findings within a collaborative team.

You will work on diagnostic solutions used globally in hospitals, labs, and clinics, contributing to patient care decisions and disease understanding. The candidate should hold a science degree with relevant experience, be familiar with regulatory standards for IVDs, and be