Senior Scientist 2
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
Facilitates the design and development of prototype continuous in-dwelling analytical sensors. Works closely with product development team to harmonize prototype designs with manufacturing requirements.
What You’ll Work On- Designs, fabricates and tests in-dwelling continuous analytical sensors, primarily electrochemical
- Analyzes in-vitro results from above sensors, prepares reports and recommends strategies for improving sensor performance
- Interfaces with internal clinical and regulatory resources to advance in-vivo testing of sensor prototypes
- Interfaces with appropriate internal and external resources to ensure intellectual property is appropriately protected
- Provides technical assistance for diagnosing design and manufacturing quality problems
- Guides development and documentation of test plan protocols, standard operating procedures, specifications and test procedures
- Minimum Bachelors Degree in a Technical field, preferably mechanical, chemical, biomedical, industrial, or quality engineering; materials science, biochemistry, chemistry or physics plus 8 yrs of experience or Masters Degree plus 4 yrs of experience or a Ph.D Degree plus 2 yrs of experience.
- Electrochemistry, strong preferably in the field of analyte sensors
- Experience in Medical device development and/or other highly regulated industry
- Enzyme kinetics and enzyme modification
- Background in polymer chemistry, including interaction with biomolecules
- Alkali metal ion analysis including ISFETs and ion selective electrodes
- Implanted medical devices, including device insertion and biocompatibility
- 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.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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 $109,300.00 – $218,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.