Validation Scientist III – Molecular Diagnostics

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI, is seeking a Validation Associate III to participate in or lead validation activities across computer systems, processes, equipment, and test methods. The role supports design transfer and continuous improvements and maintains validated states of equipment and methods.

The position requires collaboration with multiple departments, strong documentation, and the ability to travel up to 10% locally. A GMP setting and molecular biology experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in molecular biology techniques.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and mathematics in biology/genetics.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Author validation plans, protocols, and summary reports for systems, processes, equipment and cleaning.
• Execute validation or qualification protocols for equipment, facilities, cleaning, and test methods.
• Prepare executed validation binders with attachments and data.
• Serve as reviewer or approver for documents.
• Assist operators during validation execution.
• Follow procedures with minimal direction.
• Maintain GMP documentation and attention to detail.
• Work effectively in teams and individually.
• Participate in process FMEA risk assessments.
• May lead validation projects cross-functionally.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Biology/genetics statistics

MS Office proficiency

Excel / Word data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Associate degree in life sciences (2+ years experience in lieu of degree)

3+ years validation experience in manufacturing

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI, is seeking a Validation Associate III to participate in or lead validation activities across computer systems, processes, equipment, and test methods. The role supports design transfer and continuous improvements and maintains validated states of equipment and methods.

The position requires collaboration with multiple departments, strong documentation, and the ability to travel up to 10% locally. A GMP setting and molecular biology experience are essential.