Senior Scientist

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:

Senior Scientist

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 ​

Our location in Sunnyvale, California currently has an opportunity for a Senior Scientist.

The Senior Scientist will initiate and lead small to medium-scale projects, conducting pre-clinical and other technical research activities, including design verification, with minimal supervision. This role may provide technical guidance, review, and feedback to colleagues and cross-functional team members. The Senior Scientist is expected to analyze and interpret scientific data, communicate findings, and present technical observations and recommendations to management within Abbott.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design and execute experiments with guidance, achieving established milestones while summarizing data, interpreting results, and drawing conclusions.
• Analyze and evaluate data using advanced analytical methodologies to support project objectives.
• Apply advanced scientific knowledge to research and development projects and technical problem-solving.
• Review patents and scientific literature to recommend future experimental approaches and provide technical justification for recommendations.
• Demonstrate expertise in specialized techniques and identify technical solutions and alternatives for complex scientific challenges.
• Utilize a variety of analytical instruments and methodologies to generate high-quality data and insights.
• Anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior scientists.
• Collaborate as a cross-functional team member by participating in project planning, delivering updates, and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Plan and manage complex projects, including developing timelines, coordinating resources, and driving progress toward key milestones.
• Demonstrate emerging leadership by supporting the development and accountability of junior team members.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, including invention disclosures, patent applications, and scientific publications.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety requirements and best practices.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, protocols, technical reports, and cost estimates.
• Support the implementation and continuous effectiveness of the Quality System in accordance with applicable regulations and company requirements.

​Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, physical sciences, or mathematics with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• ​Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Doctorate Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• With 7 + years of experience in positions within a research development environment or PhD with 2 years of experience.
• Execution of practical lab skills with increasing complexity of knowledge with experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of science and the ability to apply more complex and advanced principles and techniques with experience.
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