Research Scientist

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Research Scientist in Madison, WI to lead experimental work and translate research ideas into diagnostic assay product development. The role involves collaboration across disciplines and a strong data-driven approach.

You will design and execute moderately complex experiments, analyze data, mentor colleagues, prepare technical reports, and present findings to project teams and leadership. Some travel (about 5%) may be required.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field, or Master’s with 4+ years experience, or Bachelor’s with 6+ years experience.
• Experience designing and executing complex experiments and analyzing data.
• Ability to mentor others and work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze moderately complex experiments; validate new methods.
• Lead project results integration and present findings to teams and leadership.
• Maintain current knowledge of scientific literature and industry standards.
• Travel up to 5% of time.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Results interpretation

Team collaboration

Travel 5%

Education

PhD in related field

Master’s +4 years

Bachelor’s +6 years

Job description

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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview

The Research Scientist, with limited guidance from more experienced scientists, works individually and in collaboration with others on multiple projects which are moderate to complex in scope. The Research Scientist plays an active role in planning projects and experiments and is often the technical lead responsible for the successful execution of the project. This position involves independently making detailed observations, analyzing data and interpreting results. Working in a team setting, the Research Scientist, will primarily be involved in Research and Development projects serving as a technical lead in translating research ideas and concepts into the product development pipeline towards development of diagnostic assay products.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Independently designs, executes, and analyzes moderately complex experiments; develops solutions for technical challenges and validates new methodologies.
• Serves as a subject matter expert within assigned product or technology area(s), mentoring less experienced scientists or associates.
• Integrates project results into broader research objectives; prepares and reviews technical reports and presents findings to project teams and leadership.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of scientific literature, technological advances, and industry standards relevant to assigned research.
• Contributes to protocol/procedure development, process improvement, and relevant regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Effectively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across projects, ensuring alignment with business and scientific goals.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds within the typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to complete fine finger manipulation (e.g., picking, pinching, etc.) and twisting at wrist motions 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to essential duties; or Master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of PhD; or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing complex experiments, performing quantitative data analysis, and interpreting results to guide next-phase studies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.

The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

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

JOB FAMILY:

Research and Discovery

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Madison : 501 Charmany Dr

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

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

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