Scientist I, S&T

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 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 Woodridge location in Little Canada, MN in the EP division.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As the Scientist I, you will be part of the Analytical Chemistry group in our Science and Technology team.  The Scientist will have a focus in analytical chemistry while working with various chromatographic systems including GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, and ICP-MS. Additionally, scientist will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, possessing strong attention to detail and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What You’ll Work On

• Support routine manufacturing using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, FT-IR, and DSC in high-throughput environment.
• Perform wet chemistry testing to support incoming chemicals/materials per USP methodologies.
• Perform Test Method and compendial method training activities with other team members.
• Follow written test method procedures to execute routine laboratory tests in GMP environment.
• Collaborate and consult with other Abbott customers on various projects and studies.
• Document, analyze, and report test results using Labvantage Electronic Notebook software system.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness is maintained, and chemical inventory is well stocked.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and other team members.
• Expand working knowledge of analytical techniques/instrumentation and troubleshooting skills.

• Expand knowledge of test method validation activities. Support senior scientists with method development and validation of test methods as needed, as well as execute method validation activities individually, as needed.
• Work in a dynamic team environment and have strong interpersonal skills.

• Follow Abbott Quality Policy by adhering to documented Standard Operating Procedures and work Instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related degree/discipline.
• 1+ years of related work experience, primarily operating analytical instrumentation through relevant industry experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge with MS Office (with emphasis in MS Excel), Water’s Empower software, MassHunter software system and Labvantage ELN documentation system.

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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 $50,000.00 – $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.