Scientist

RXinsider LTD.; Illinois; On-site; USD 61,300 - 122,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive retirement contribution

Educational benefits (FreeU)

Job summary

Abbott in Illinois is seeking a Scientist to execute R&D, improve testing methods, and present data within the team with supervision. The role supports Abbott Diagnostics Transfusion Medicine, contributing to diagnostic solutions used in hospitals and clinics globally.

The position emphasizes planning, protocol writing, data presentation, and maintaining a compliant lab environment, with opportunities to contribute to product improvements and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics; with minimum of 2-3 yrs. or M.S. with 0 to 2 years' experience.
• Working knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods such as designing experiments and interpreting data.
• Awareness of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Basic computer skills – able to learn new computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Run laboratory experiments and tests, analyze results, and help develop or improve testing methods under guidance from senior scientists.
• Manage multiple projects at once, troubleshoot issues with equipment or experiments, and recommend solutions when problems arise.
• Write protocols, reports, and documentation, including validation activities, technical summaries, and material requests needed to complete projects.
• Present findings and collaborate with team members, contributing ideas and supporting project planning and execution.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment, ensuring quality standards, equipment maintenance, and regulatory requirements are followed.

Skills

Experimental design

Regulatory awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or MS in biological/physical sciences or mathematics

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Scientist hired in this role will work ion site in Abbott Park, IL. The business Group this role supports : Abbott Diagnostics Transfusion Medicine.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision‑making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

What You’ll Work On

The Scientist hired in this role will execute and conduct research and development. They will also recommend improvements and/or new procedures related to products. In addition, they will plan and present data within team, with supervision.

• Run laboratory experiments and tests, analyze results, and help develop or improve testing methods under guidance from senior scientists.
• Manage multiple projects at once, troubleshoot issues with equipment or experiments, and recommend solutions when problems arise.
• Write protocols, reports, and documentation, including validation activities, technical summaries, and material requests needed to complete projects.
• Present findings and collaborate with team members, contributing ideas and supporting project planning and execution.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment, ensuring quality standards, equipment maintenance, and regulatory requirements are followed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics; with minimum of 2-3 yrs. or M.S. with 0 to 2 years' experience
• Working knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods such as designing experiments and interpreting data.
• Awareness of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics
• Basic computer skills - able to learn new computer programs

Preferred Qualifications :

• Molecular biology knowledge or previous work history.
• Previous experience with electronic notebook entries and experiment documentation.
• Prior experience with PCR or related technology.
• Previous experience with testing protocol execution.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : https ://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https ://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https ://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.