Research Scientist II

LiveHire Limited; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Research Scientist II in La Jolla, CA for a 3-month, 100% onsite assignment. You will lead verification and validation studies for molecular test products, collaborate across departments, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires strong experimental design, data analysis, and regulatory knowledge. You will present results to leadership, help develop protocols, and ensure quality standards while traveling up to 5% of the time.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a field related to essential duties; or Master’s with 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of PhD; or Bachelor’s with 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of PhD.
• Experience in designing and executing complex experiments, performing quantitative data analysis, and interpreting results to guide next-phase studies.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country where work will be performed; Abbott cannot sponsor visas at this time.

Responsibilities

• Lead select verification and validation studies to support molecular test product launch in CAP/CLIA clinical laboratory and regulatory submission, including PMA and IDE.
• Lead cross-functional study design discussions with biostatistics, bioinformatics, regulatory, medical director, quality and clinical lab operations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior research associates.
• Present experimental results and defend scientific findings at data, group, and project team meetings.
• Integrate project results into broader research objectives; prepare and review technical reports and present findings to project teams and leadership.
• Contribute to protocol/procedure development, process improvement, and relevant regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with business and scientific goals.

Skills

Lab operations

Data analysis

Experiment design

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in related field

Master’s degree in related field with 4 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 6 years experience

Job description

Title: Research Scientist II

Location: La Jolla, CA

Duration: 3 Months

100% Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Lead select verification and validation studies to support molecular test product launch in CAP/CLIA clinical laboratory and regulatory submission, including but not limited to: PMA (Pre-market approval) and IDE (Investigational Device Exemption)
• Lead cross-functional study design discussion for the study you own, working closely with multiple departments such as biostatistics, bioinformatics, regulatory, medical director, quality and clinical lab operations
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior research associates
• Present experimental results and defend scientific findings at data, group, and project team meetings
• Integrates project results into broader research objectives; prepares and reviews technical reports and presents findings to project teams and leadership.
• 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.
• 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

• Experience with lab operations and lab management responsibilities
• 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.

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.