Senior Scientist – NGS & Cancer Diagnostics Lead

Abbott Laboratories; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Strong retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories, based in Madison, WI, is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead bench experiments and guide project teams in cancer diagnostics development. You will optimize NGS-based workflows and work with cross-functional teams to advance clinical assay products.

The role requires deep molecular biology and biochemistry expertise, 5+ years in industry, and project leadership across complex datasets. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with 5+ years industry experience.
• Experience in biology/chemistry and NGS is required.
• GMP/ISO and Quality Systems knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead bench-level experiments across product/technology areas.
• Develop and analyze experimental plans; present results in team meetings.
• Mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance.
• Develop methods for new assignments and document procedures.
• Lead project planning and contribute to IP and publications.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

NGS & genomics

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Master’s in Life Sciences

Tools

JMP

NGS workflows

Job description

Abbott Laboratories, based in Madison, WI, is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead bench experiments and guide project teams in cancer diagnostics development. You will optimize NGS-based workflows and work with cross-functional teams to advance clinical assay products.

The role requires deep molecular biology and biochemistry expertise, 5+ years in industry, and project leadership across complex datasets. Travel up to 10% may be required.