Senior Scientist II Analytical Chemist/Biochemist
About the Company
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.
About the Role
This position, Senior Scientist II Analytical Chemist/Biochemist, is based in Abbott Park, IL, within the Core Lab Biomolecular group. 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.
Responsibilities
- Run laboratory tests and experiments on proteins and other biological materials.
- Use a variety of scientific tools and techniques to measure how these materials perform and behave.
- Develop, improve, and troubleshoot testing methods when issues arise.
- Work closely with scientists and other teams involved in creating new products.
- Analyze test results, identify trends or problems, and recommend next steps.
- Clearly explain findings through reports, presentations, and discussions.
- Keep accurate and organized records of all laboratory work.
- Design and execute bioanalytical experiments toward characterization of biologic reagents used in clinical product formulations.
- Work independently and manage multiple experiments at the same time.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in a biology or chemistry-related field, or a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related science field with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience performing laboratory tests on proteins and other biological molecules.
- Experience developing, improving, or troubleshooting lab testing methods and equipment.
- Strong understanding of laboratory procedures and scientific data analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret scientific data and communicate results clearly.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and collaborate across different departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience with standard bioanalytical methods used to characterize protein biomolecules.
- Demonstrated ability to develop or optimize analytical methods for new applications and troubleshoot instrumentation or method problems.
- Knowledge of characterization of test method APCs and execution of analytical methods under established operating procedures.
- Experience with biologics structure-to-function analysis and analytical techniques applied in enzymology.
Benefits
- Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan (eligibility in the next calendar year).
- Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for an affordable bachelor’s degree.
- Recognition as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.
- Recognition 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.
Pay
The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Schedule
- Standard work shift.
- Travel: Yes, 5% of the time.
Work Environment
- Continuous sitting or standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).
- Exposure to temperatures below 60°F (16°C) or above 85°F (28°C) on a regular basis.
- Keyboard use for 50% or more of the workday.
- Routine work with chemicals.
- Work in a clean room environment.
- Work with infectious organisms or known infectious materials.
- Medical surveillance required.