Senior Scientist I, R&D

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.

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 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

The Sr. Research Scientist I, R&D will work in a project-driven biosensor R&D group.

What You'll Work On

The individual will conduct non-routine analytical tests in the lab on sensor materials and sensor models, for use in biosensor design, development, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a relevant physical or life science, with 5+ years post-baccalaureate experience.

• Expertise in electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, synthesis, polymer chemistry, organometallics, biologics, desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Conduct analytical experiments to test new and existing biosensor concepts and the materials used in their construction, encompassing small molecules, organometallics, traditional polymers, and biologics. This will entail running analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, LCMS, GCMS, UV, GPC, viscometer, cyclic voltammeter, and interpreting results from these and other techniques such as NMR, MS, elemental.

• Construct and test electrochemical biosensors in various formats for R&D purposes. This includes running laser cutting, automated liquid dispensing, and other custom equipment.

• Access the chemical, biological, and engineering literature to provide insights to technical issues.

• Present experimental results in group meetings.

• Maintain lab equipment, QA records, and purchasing documentation.

• Purchase materials and services and interface regularly with contract suppliers

• Coordinate with internal functions such as Safety, Purchasing, Accounting.

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $95,500.00 - $190,900.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.