Associate Research Scientist II – NGS Diagnostics & R&D

Abbott Laboratories

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan with strong

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Great place to work recognition

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in San Diego (La Jolla) is seeking an Associate Research Scientist II to contribute to cancer diagnostics development. You will translate research ideas into product development and execute experiments under guidance, focusing on NGS assay development and liquid handling systems.

The role involves planning experiments, operating instrumentation, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to advance diagnostic assays toward clinical development.

Qualifications

Experience with NGS assay development.
Experience with liquid handling instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Conduct bench level experiments within a product or technology area and analyze results.
Plan and analyze results of bench level experiments with guidance.
Operate scientific instrumentation and report issues promptly.
Provide input for experimental design and project planning.
Prepare data and summaries for internal meetings and publications.
Maintain complete and compliant lab notebooks and records.
Present experimental results and findings to the team.
Collaborate effectively with teammates to meet project goals.

Skills

NGS assay development

Liquid handling instrumentation

Tools

NGS instruments

Liquid handling systems

Job description

The role involves planning experiments, operating instrumentation, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to advance diagnostic assays toward clinical development.

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