Job Description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott, diverse ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow us to create life-changing solutions that help people live healthier lives. In 150 countries and with businesses spanning nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott offers you enormous opportunities to explore your interests and help you achieve your career and personal goals.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Innovative Research Associate Technology Development within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics business located at Carlsbad, CA. In this role, you will help expand test content on the ID NOW platform by screening and optimizing novel assays as well as engaging in research activities focused on expanding the capabilities of the core technology. Now is an exciting time to join!

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbotts 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develop and optimize iNAT assays, from initial screening through validation on clinical samples
* Perform research related to improving and expanding core technology capabilities
* Optimize sample preparation coupled to the iNATs core technology
* Optimize detection approaches coupled to the iNATs core technology
* Analyze experimental results and provide written reports and oral presentations to management
* Demonstrate technical proficiency in molecular techniques
* Provide product support when necessary
* Investigate problem areas and areas of desirable product improvement
* Works with multidisciplinary team with other scientists, researchers and technicians.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* B.S. in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry, or a closely related field with a minimum of one year of molecular laboratory experience
* Hands-on nucleic acid amplification and detection technologies experience
* Experience with nucleic acid sample preparation methods, including rapid technologies
* Work with clinical samples using molecular diagnostic technologies
* Inventive, with ability to implement ideas in the laboratory
* Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication skills
* Problem-solving skills combined with analytical skills and good attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry, or related technical field
* Experience working under design control and developing human in vitro diagnostic tests for commercialization in the U.S and OUS is a plus
* Experience working with various clinical samples

COMPETENCIES:

* Comprehension of scientific literature and terminology
* Practical laboratory skills
* Ability in mathematics and computer literacy
* Good communication skills, capable of communicating ideas to colleagues and customers
* Problem solving skills and good organizational skills
* Understanding of the commercial value of their work
* Firm knowledge of science and the ability to apply basic principles and techniques.

JOB FAMILY:

Research and Discovery

DIVISION:

ARDx Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Carlsbad : IBIS BioSciences

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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

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