Senior Scientist, Technical Support – Molecular Diagnostics

Abbott Laboratories; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Senior Scientist, Technical Support to lead technical expertise for on-market molecular assay projects. You will drive design changes, resolve performance issues, and collaborate across functions to ensure product quality and supply chain continuity.

The role requires strong project leadership, data-driven decision making, and experience with real-time PCR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a scientific/technical field or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of experience in a related scientific field.
• Experience with real-time PCR; PhD in biological sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical expertise for multiple process development projects.
• Drive design changes and resolve product performance issues.
• Develop process improvements to enhance gross margin and efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Real-time PCR experience

Project leadership

Data management

Statistical tools

Change control

Scientific writing

Education

Master’s degree in scientific/technical field

PhD in biological sciences (preferred)

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Senior Scientist, Technical Support to lead technical expertise for on-market molecular assay projects. You will drive design changes, resolve performance issues, and collaborate across functions to ensure product quality and supply chain continuity.

The role requires strong project leadership, data-driven decision making, and experience with real-time PCR.