R&D Scientist II – Cancer Diagnostics

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

Employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, Wisconsin, invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist II in the Cancer Diagnostics R&D Product Development Division. You will work on moderate to complex projects, plan experiments, analyze data, and contribute to problem-solving under guidance from senior scientists.

You will develop and apply molecular biology techniques, including blood processing, qPCR, and NGS methods, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance early detection diagnostics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in molecular biology.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct bench-level experiments and analyze results.
• Perform stability testing, design verification/validation, and manufacturing investigations.
• Develop expertise in molecular biology techniques including NGS methods.
• Collaborate across teams to support development of cancer diagnostics and maintain quality.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

qPCR

NGS

Data analysis

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

MS in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

qPCR machines

NGS instruments

Job description

Abbott in Madison, Wisconsin, invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist II in the Cancer Diagnostics R&D Product Development Division. You will work on moderate to complex projects, plan experiments, analyze data, and contribute to problem-solving under guidance from senior scientists.

You will develop and apply molecular biology techniques, including blood processing, qPCR, and NGS methods, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance early detection diagnostics