Associate Scientist I

Abbott; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott seeks an Associate Scientist I in Columbus, OH, onsite for a 12-month assignment. The role supports sensory testing and product evaluation, shaping experiments with basic scientific principles.

The candidate will prepare and manage sensory panels, collect data, and assist in analysis to ensure tests are performed accurately and consistently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Food science, Psychology, Sensory science, Biology or Chemistry.
• 1–2 years of experience in sensory testing or a related lab role.
• Ability to prepare and manage sensory panels and handle samples.
• Strong data organization and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sensory testing and product evaluation.
• Prepare and manage sensory panels, handle samples and maintain lab organization.
• Design and execute sensory studies using basic scientific principles and experimental design.
• Collect and organize data; assist in analysis and ensure tests are conducted accurately and consistently.

Skills

Lab experience

Sensory science

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Compusense experience

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Compusense

Job description

Job Title:

Associate Scientist I

Location:

Columbus, OH 43219-3034

Duration:

12 months

Work Arrangement:

100% Onsite

Description:

Main Responsibilities:

• Sensory Scientist with 1-2 years of experience to support sensory testing and product evaluation.
• This role involves preparing and managing sensory panels, handling and presenting samples, and maintaining lab organization.
• The candidate will assist in designing and executing sensory studies using basic scientific principles and experimental design.
• Responsibilities also include collecting and organizing data, supporting analysis, and ensuring tests are conducted accurately and consistently.

Skills:

• Worked in Lab environments.
• Background in food science, psychology, Sensory science or related field- Biology or chemistry (scientific principles) is preferred.
• Strong attention to details
• Strong communication both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with sensory methods and lab environments
• Experience with Compusense software is a plus

Education

• Bachelors degree in any field related to Food science, Psychology, Sensory science, biology, Chemistry. Additional: Looking for 1-2 years experience

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.