Staff Research Scientist

Abbott Laboratories; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a technical leader for the Cancer Diagnostics division in La Jolla to design and execute NGS studies that integrate clinical, analytical, and operational requirements.

You will mentor scientists, guide study planning, and present findings to cross-functional teams, while contributing to IP and ensuring compliant lab practices.

This role requires a PhD or equivalent with 8+ years in biology/chemistry and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with extensive experience in biology and chemistry.
• 8+ years of industry or academia experience in biology/chemistry.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership and management experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Deep knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, NGS.
• Bioinformatics knowledge related to nucleic acid analysis and assay development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute NGS experiments integrating clinical, analytical, and operational requirements.
• Investigate applying scientific principles to new technologies, materials, processes, and products; plan and execute research.
• Lead, mentor, and train scientists and research associates, guiding study planning/execution.
• Analyze and interpret complex data, drawing conclusions and recommending next steps.
• Develop and communicate research plans and project milestones across multiple projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve detailed procedures, protocols, and lab documentation.
• Present findings to meetings and senior management; contribute to scientific publications.
• Act as SME and technical leader on complex projects; exercise independent judgment.

Skills

Bioinformatics knowledge

Molecular biology

NGS expertise

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

MS in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Descritivo de Cargo Working at Abbott

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 This position works out of our La Jolla location in the Cancer Diagnostics Division.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as technical/scientific lead, designing and executing NGS experiments and studies that integrate clinical, analytical, and operational requirements, independently developing methods for new or highly complex assignments
• Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential new technologies, materials, processes, and products, planning and executing research to prove out concepts
• Lead, mentor, and train scientists and research associates, guiding study planning/execution, providing work direction, and fostering an open, collaborative team environment
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental/study data (including nonconforming data and trends), drawing conclusions and recommending next steps and project direction
• Develop and communicate research plans, experimental designs, and project plans; plan, organize, and prioritize project assignments and milestones/schedules across multiple projects with shifting priorities and timelines
• Prepare, review, and approve detailed technical procedures, protocols, reports, and lab documentation, ensuring compliance with legal, ISO, and quality requirements
• Present and defend scientific findings and technical analyses to data/group/project meetings, cross-functional teams, senior management, and varied audiences, creating high-quality, cohesive presentations; write and submit professional articles/abstracts for technical journals and conferences
• Act as subject matter expert and technical leader on complex projects, exercising independent judgment to select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria, recognizing that erroneous decisions could impact major organizational objectives
• Operate scientific instrumentation, troubleshoot issues, and maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles, industry trends, and the broader business environment to improve processes and techniques
• Contribute to intellectual property portfolio, including participation in IP evaluations and patent application development, through innovative, creative problem-solving
• Consult and interact with internal and external experts, and coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts across organizational units
• Apply strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills to work independently and with teams across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related field; or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Mathematics, or related field and 4 years of experience in lieu of PhD; or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Mathematics, or related field and 6 years of experience in lieu of PhD.
• 8+ years of industry or academia experience in biology and/or chemistry.
• 6+ years of experience in medical device/IVD, biotech, life science, or pharmaceutical industry.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership and management experience.
• Deep knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and related sciences.
• Bioinformatics knowledge related to nucleic acid analysis and assay development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD Experience in Product Development

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 $114,000.00 – $228,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Location and Work Arrangement

Família de Cargo Research and Discovery Divisão ONCO Cancer Diagnostics Localidade United States > La Jolla : Torrey Pines Science Park Localidades Adicionais Turno de Trabalho Standard Viagem Yes, 5 % of the Time Vigilância médica No Atividades de trabalho significativas Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials

Equal Opportunity and EEO

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Abbott in Portuguese

A Abbott significa o poder da saúde. Por mais de 125 anos, a Abbott tem ajudado as pessoas a alcançar seu potencial — porque uma saúde melhor permite que indivíduos e comunidades vivam melhor. Com uma rede global e diversificada, que serve clientes em mais de 160 países, criamos novas soluções — em todo o espectro da saúde, em todo o mundo, para todas as fases da vida. Seja através da próxima geração de equipamentos de diagnóstico, dispositivos médicos para estilos de vida em transformação, nutrição baseada em ciência, ou novas reformulações, estamos desenvolvendo tecnologias mais inovadoras e revolucionárias na área da saúde para que indivíduos vivam melhor e com mais saúde. Os colaboradores da Abbott vêm trabalhar todos os dias com energia, entusiasmo e comprometimento com o intuito de promover a saúde e o bem-estar de milhões de pessoas. Eles superam os limites para ajudar a gerenciar e tratar alguns dos maiores desafios de saúde da vida. Convidamos você a explorar as oportunidades na Abbott, a ver se seus talentos e aspirações de carreira podem se encaixar com as nossas vagas. A Abbott é uma empresa que oferece oportunidades iguais e acolhe e incentiva a diversidade em nossa força de trabalho. Siga-nos: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter