Associate Scientist

• Rheology

About Abbott

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.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, Pedia Sure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. In Research & Development, our ambition is to provide innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience, and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

Primary Function: Lab analyst for physical characterization testing of infant, adult, and medical nutritional products, assuring quality standards are met. The primary functions of this position are performance of rheological testing on ingredients and finished product as prescribed in various procedures under the guidance of a lab supervisor or test method expert. This position requires producing the highest quality results while operating within the constraints of safety and laboratory policies. Potential opportunity to assist with method development, investigations, and validation projects.

What You'll Work On

• Operate various types of analytical instrumentation, including maintenance and troubleshooting
• Prepare, analyze, and process physical stability testing on research samples
• Compare results to predetermined specifications, ensure analytical records are complete, accurate and in compliance
• Maintain good laboratory practices
• Perform accurate and precise testing according to laboratory methods
• Keep up to date with sample due dates and sample backlogs
• Perform wet chemistry testing
• Ensure compliance, overall data integrity, and adherence to SOP's, safety, and in-house regulations
• Work with laboratory equipment to analyze nutritional samples and report in LIMS
• Actively participate in routine lab maintenance of instruments, lab safety and GMP implementation as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science or related STEM field
• Rheology Experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong drive for results
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems, particularly out-of-specification results

Benefits

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
• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan eligibility 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
• 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

Job Details

• Job Family: Research and Discovery
• Division: ANRD Nutrition Research & Development
• Location: United States > Columbus : RP04
• Work Shift: Standard
• Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
• Medical Surveillance: No
• Base Pay Range: $46,700.00 – $93,300.00

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

Significant Work Activities

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

Important Notes

• This is an on-site role - not a remote role
• Sponsorship: we will not provide sponsorship of any kind for this role (including OPT)
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this role

Equal Opportunity Statement

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Abbott is committed to employee diversity and welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.