Senior Scientist, Microbial Genomics - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Scientist, Microbial Genomics

Working at Abbott

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

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 Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. In Research & Development, our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience, and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life. 

Primary Job Function

• Innovation, development, and validation of methods and processes to support DNA sequencing applications and microbiology testing in the infant formula and nutrition beverage business for food safety and microbiome research

Core Job Responsibilities

• •  Conducts research in microbiology related to food safety and/or microbiome science related to infant formula products and nutritional beverages. Interprets, reports and translates results effectively to diverse cross-functional teams
  •    Directs independent projects toward new technology development and feasibility assessment, method optimization, troubleshooting and validation through to operationalizing methodology in line with business needs.
  •    Evaluation of emerging technologies related to DNA sequencing and microbiology testing through external engagement and research
  •    Ensures laboratory spaces and equipment are maintained and compliant; participates in laboratory management activities. 
  •    Subject matter expert on DNA sequencing and molecular biology in cross-functional teams; presents project or testing outcomes; leads and/or participates in team meetings and activities and communicates effectively.

Required Qualifications

Required

• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field. Prefer at least 2 years of experience in academic, clinical or industry laboratory. MS with commensurate experience considered.

Preferred

• Demonstrated success in microbial genomics research and development, including experience in molecular biology methods, microbial genomics, DNA sequencing technologies required. Bioinformatics experience preferred.
• Microbiology background required, including experience with aseptic technique, general microbiology and laboratory safety. Background in food safety microbiology and/or food pathogens a plus
• Lab management experience recommended. Background in compliance, laboratory safety and audit experience a plus.
•  Familiarity with Microsoft tools, laboratory information management systems, statistical software applications, and cloud computing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal commu