Senior Scientist, NGS & Cancer Diagnostics Lead

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott’s Madison, WI location seeks a Sr. Scientist to lead R&D projects in cancer diagnostics. You will perform bench experiments, analyze data, and guide junior scientists.

The role requires deep molecular biology knowledge and experience with NGS workflows, contributing to assay development and process improvements. You will mentor teams, develop experimental plans, and communicate findings for publications and internal reviews.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS/BS with relevant experience in biology.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of GMP/ISO quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and provide technical guidance in R&D.
• Plan and perform bench-level experiments across product areas.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate results to teams.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

NGS data analysis

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in Life Sciences or related field

MS in Life Sciences or related field

BS in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott’s Madison, WI location seeks a Sr. Scientist to lead R&D projects in cancer diagnostics. You will perform bench experiments, analyze data, and guide junior scientists.

The role requires deep molecular biology knowledge and experience with NGS workflows, contributing to assay development and process improvements. You will mentor teams, develop experimental plans, and communicate findings for publications and internal reviews.