Senior Clinical Lab Scientist: Lead High-Complexity Testing

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in the United States seeks a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate and high complexity testing, interpret results, and ensure quality control under guidance of Laboratory Leadership.

This role requires leadership in troubleshooting, training staff, and maintaining compliance with safety and QA systems. Travel between sites may be required; strong professionalism and the ability to work without sponsorship are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent.
• 3+ years of high complexity clinical testing experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated strong professionalism and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to SOPs with minimal supervision.
• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
• Identify and resolve problems to maintain high quality test processes and results.
• Lead as a shift senior scientist and train laboratory staff.
• Assist supervisors in developing procedures and troubleshooting skills.

Skills

High complexity testing

Leadership

Project management

Technical skills

Professionalism

Sponsorship independence

Education

Associate degree in lab science

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology/clinical lab science

Tools

Laboratory automation

Laboratory information systems

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

Abbott in the United States seeks a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate and high complexity testing, interpret results, and ensure quality control under guidance of Laboratory Leadership.

This role requires leadership in troubleshooting, training staff, and maintaining compliance with safety and QA systems. Travel between sites may be required; strong professionalism and the ability to work without sponsorship are essential.