Research Associate III – Chemistry/Biochemistry

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:

About Abbott

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions

The Opportunity

Executes preclinical scientific research or development in assay sample preparation team for projects in the field of Molecular Diagnostics. Supports sample preparation (nucleic acid extraction and purification) from multiple sample types and analytical characterization of chemical and biological mixtures.

What You'll Do

• Able to conduct independent research we on moderately complex problems.  
• Expected to adequately differentiate/explain their research/experiments involving nucleic acid extraction and analytical characterization of various chemical and biological mixtures.
• Regularly performs technical experiments, studies and assesses outcomes, technically proficient in field of study
• Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to PCR assay development projects. Conduct investigations for more complex projects; obtains guidance for more advanced projects. Able to handle multiple experiments with some assistance
• Performs scientific work and a variety of laboratory procedures requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, methods and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related scientific tasks
• Provide independent judgement and analysis/ and recommendations to more complex and diverse problems related to qPCR, RT-PCR, dPCR, FTIR, AAS, ICP-OES or other analytical techniques.
• Conduct data analysis with JMP, excel or other tool software, prepares technical reports and experimental documentation and prepares summaries and presentations for peers and stakeholders
• Assists with project planning, under supervision
• Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (± 5 years) B.S in biological or physical sciences
• Minimum 3-5 years Industry/diagnostic experience
• Practical Lab Skills  
• Competent ability in mathematics and computer literacy; good organizational skills; solid problem solving skills and improves with greater experience  
• Good knowledge of science and the ability to apply basic principles and techniques
• Experience in sample preparation and/or analytical chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or similar discipline
• Experience using a variety of analytical techniques
• Proficiency in analyzing qPCR data using Excel and JMP
• Familiarity with liquid handling automation systems
• Familiarity with ICP-OES, FTIR, AAS, ddPCR, LC-MS, Viscometry, Conjugation

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

The base pay for this position is

$77,600.00 – $126,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Research and Discovery

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

United States > San Diego : 4545 Towne Center Court

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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