R&D Associate Scientist — Lab Innovation & Data

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. This role supports experimental work in a fast-paced lab environment, contributing to milestones and data summaries.

The position requires a life or physical science degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with knowledge of analytical instruments. Abbott offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life or Physical science is required or preferred.
• 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental procedures.
• Conduct experiments, accomplish milestones and summarize data.
• Recommend options for other experiments.
• Present data to the team.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation or experiments, recognize and assist with technical problems.
• Participate in planning project tasks, providing input to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Participate in routine maintenance and lab safety.
• Appropriately document experimental procedures and results according to established guidelines.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life or Physical science

Master’s degree

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. This role supports experimental work in a fast-paced lab environment, contributing to milestones and data summaries.

The position requires a life or physical science degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with knowledge of analytical instruments. Abbott offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.