Associate Scientist Research and Development

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** ***Associate Scientist Research and Development*** **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 high employer contribution. - Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our **Abbott Park, IL** location in the Abbott **Transfusion Medicine Division.** Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. **What You’ll Work On** - Experimental procedures: Conducts experiments, accomplishes established milestones and summarizes data. - Recommends options for other experiments. - Presents data within team. - Expertise and Problem Solving: Troubleshoots instrumentation or experiments; recognizes and assists with technical problems. - Project Planning: Participates in planning project tasks; providing input to accomplish assigned tasks. - Lab Safety: Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety. - Documentation: Appropriately documents experimental procedures and results according to established guidelines. - Quality: Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor's Degree In life or physical science or an equivalent combination of education and work experience **Preferred Qualifications** - Some related work experience - Basic Computer Skills - Knowledge of analytical instruments assigned by supervisor - Master's Degree Preferred [**Apply Now**](https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** [www.abbottbenefits.com](http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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 [www.abbott.com](http://www.abbott.com/), on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. **The base pay for this position is** $50,700.00 – $101,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. ## **JOB FAMILY:** Research and Discovery ## **DIVISION:** TM Transfusion Medicine ## **LOCATION:** United States > Abbott Park : AP20 ## **ADDITIONAL LOCATI…