Supervisor, R&D

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Cancer Diagnostics in San Diego seeks a Supervisor, R&D to lead a small team of junior researchers and drive project execution from concept to development within diagnostic assay programs. The role emphasizes independent planning, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration to advance pipeline milestones.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, generating and presenting results, maintaining rigorous documentation, and guiding staff through training and performance

Qualifications

• Provides leadership to a small team of junior research associates.
• Plans and analyzes bench level experiments.
• Translates research ideas into product development pipelines.
• Interprets data and communicates results to teams and leadership.
• Maintains knowledge of industry developments to inform processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a small team of junior research associates.
• Conduct bench level experiments within several product or technology areas and identify problems and discrepancies.
• Independently plan and analyze results of bench level experiments within several product or technology areas.
• Prepare and provide information and data for scientific abstracts/conferences/project meetings/publication.
• Generate, document, and communicate development plans for critical aspects of a project.
• Present experimental results and defend scientific ideas and findings at meetings; provide technical input as needed.
• Supervise staff; organize and prioritize work, train/develop, and manage performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Bench experiments

Data analysis

Project planning

Job description

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.

Position Overview

The Supervisor, R&D, with limited guidance from more experienced scientists, works individually and in collaboration with others on multiple projects which are moderate to complex in scope. The Supervisor, R&D plays an active role in planning of projects and experiments and is often the technical lead responsible for the successful execution of the project. This position involves independently making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. Working in a team setting, the Supervisor, R&D, will primarily be involved in Research and Development projects serving as a technical lead in translating research ideas and concepts into the product development pipeline towards development of diagnostic assay products. This position provides leadership to a team of junior Research Associates by working to define clear and realistic goals, clearing barriers to success, and understanding of the skills and tasks associated with successful execution. This person is also responsible for supporting a collaborative environment that promotes positive teamwork where all members are working for the good of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership to a small team of junior research associates.
• Conduct bench level experiments within several product or technology areas and identify problems and discrepancies.
• Independently plan and analyze results of bench level experiments within several product or technology areas.
• Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of duties and notify appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Utilize and apply methods or technologies effectively and provide ideas for new techniques, when appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of technological industry developments that could assist in completion of an assignment or aid in the development of new processes or procedures.
• Provide technical input and participate in decisions affecting project planning and experimental design.
• Prepare and provide information and data for scientific abstracts/conferences/project meetings/publication.
• Generate, document, and communicate development plans for critical aspects of a project.
• Participate in the development of research plans and experimental outlines, write experimental protocols, and perform laboratory experiments.
• Prepare detailed technical procedures, protocols, and reports.
• Evaluate impact of nonconforming data to product or process.
• Identify and address trends in study data.
• Prepare and approve written reports.
• Lead identification of areas for process improvements.
• Maintain lab notebook in a clear, complete, and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements.
• Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of experimental results, outcomes and next steps to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
• Present experimental results and defend scientific ideas and findings at data meetings, group meetings, project team meetings, and/or departmental meetings; provide technical input as needed.
• Maintain lab notebook in a clear, complete, and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements.
• Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of experimental results, outcomes, and next steps to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
• Present experimental results and defend scientific ideas and findings at data meetings, group meetings, project team meetings, and/or departmental meetings; provide technical input as needed.
• Supervise staff; including, but not limited to, organize and prioritize work, write/conduct performance reviews, train/develop, and manage work performance.
• Communicate goals so employees understand them and their role in achieving them.
• Motivate and inspire employees to do their best work through coaching.
• Maintain morale and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with others and independent thought and ability to provide insights and defend scientific ideas.
• Work on problems of diverse and complex scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds for app