Research Scientist

Abbott; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in San Diego, CA seeks a Research Scientist to lead and contribute to R&D initiatives, applying scientific expertise to design experiments, analyze data, and advance diagnostic assay products from concept through development. This position is a 6-month, 100% onsite contract.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, deliver high-quality scientific outcomes, mentor junior staff, and communicate results through technical reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a related field or extensive industrial experience.
• Experience designing and conducting complex experiments.
• Strong data analysis and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research and development projects for diagnostic assay products.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to solve technical challenges.
• Interpret data and translate research findings into product development opportunities.
• Serve as a technical expert and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve scientific and business goals.
• Support process improvements and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in related field

Master + 4 years experience (in lieu of PhD)

Bachelor + 6 years experience (in lieu of PhD)

Job description

Below is a sample job description for the contract job opportunity at Abbott:

OVERVIEW

The Research Scientist leads and contributes to research and development initiatives, applying scientific expertise to design experiments, analyze data, solve technical challenges, and advance diagnostic assay products from concept through development. This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, support product development, and ensure high-quality scientific outcomes.

Title: Research Scientist

Location: San Diego, CA

Duration: 6 months

100% onsite

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and support research and development projects for diagnostic assay products.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to solve technical challenges.
• Interpret data and translate research findings into product development opportunities.
• Serve as a technical expert and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve scientific and business goals.
• Support process improvements and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

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.
• Experience designing and conducting complex experiments.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Associated Job Titles: Associate Research Scientist, Staff Scientist, Senior Scientist, R&D Project Lead

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.