Associate Scientist II - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

RiseMe; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free U education benefit

Great place to work recognition

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, OH, is seeking an Associate Scientist II to join its R&D team focused on nutrition products. You will develop and optimize formulations for commercial launches, support product development from concept through commercialization, and help strengthen supply chain resilience.

You will work with Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and others, execute experiments, document results, and communicate conclusions.

Qualifications

• MS in Food Science or related field with 0-3 years of relevant experience, or BS in Food Science or related field with 3-7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize nutritional products for commercial launch by creating formulations that improve product performance, support product claims, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Support the technical development of nutritional products and lead defined project workstreams ranging from line extensions and renovations to new product innovations.
• Support product development activities from concept through commercialization.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials; document observations, analyze results, and communicate conclusions and recommendations.
• Interpret experimental results and recommend appropriate next steps and action plans.
• Support scale‑up, production readiness, and commercialization activities.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Purchasing, and Legal.

Education

MS in Food Science or related field

BS in Food Science or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Associate Scientist II

About Abbott

Working at Abbott

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for an Associate Scientist II.

In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is to provide innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Day to day activities may include but are not limited to the following:

Primary Function:

• Develop and optimize nutritional products for commercial launch by creating formulations that improve product performance, support product claims, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Support the technical development of nutritional products and lead defined project workstreams ranging from line extensions and renovations to new product innovations.
• Support product development activities from concept through commercialization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of experiments to optimize the nutritional, microbiological, sensory, and physical attributes of new and existing products.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials; document observations, analyze results, and communicate conclusions and recommendations.
• Interpret experimental results and recommend appropriate next steps and action plans.
• Support scale‑up, production readiness, and commercialization activities.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Purchasing, and Legal.
• Support the evaluation of ingredients, formulations, and technical solutions to achieve product development objectives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Accountability/Scope:

• Independently execute assigned project activities and contribute to the successful delivery of product development initiatives.
• Identify technical challenges, risks, and opportunities, and recommend data‑driven solutions in collaboration with project teams.
• Build technical expertise in nutritional product development, ingredient functionality, and the New Product Development process.
• Deliver high‑quality work through sound scientific practices, attention to detail, and timely execution.Apply continuous improvement principles by evaluating existing approaches and incorporating new tools, technologies, and ways of working.
• Develop an understanding of business priorities, consumer needs, and product requirements to support project objectives.

Required Qualifications

• MS in Food Science or a related scientific field with 0-3 years of relevant experience, or BS in Food Science or a related scientific field with 3-7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in food, nutrition, beverage, dairy, or related product development environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and technical reporting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while supporting laboratory, pilot plant, and production activities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed to support R&D trials.

MISC:

• This is an on‑site role - not a remote role.
• Sponsorship: we will not provide sponsorship of any kind for this role (including OPT).
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$55,300.00 – $110,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Research and Discovery

DIVISION:

ANRD Nutrition Research & Development

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : RP04

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf