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ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.
Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health.
We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life.
Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
Our location in Lake County, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Scientist – Biologics Analytical Development/Validation .
This new team member will independently manage complex; long-duration projects; product improvements and investigations.
Proactively identify opportunities for significant operational; process; or product improvements.
WHAT YOU’LL DO Lead diverse analytical projects encompassing all aspects of separations methods development and high throughput support, qualification/validation of methods, and tech transfer to Quality Control Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
Serve as a technical resource on cross functional teams for separations methods.
Work with team members on technology development to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency, speed, and capacity of analytical testing and analytical methods Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and statistical skills Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Prepare and present written and oral reports/presentations to internal/external audiences, including senior management.
Recognizes opportunities and proposes novel ideas for significant operational, process or product improvements.
Proactively identify opportunities for significant operational, process or product improvements.
Perform or support test and process method modifications, considering CQAs, critical process parameters and analytical performance characteristics.
Identify technical alternatives and make risk-based decisions within the area.
Use technical data that interacts with multiple areas and processes.
Provides diverse, independent technical data and insight to support risk management evaluation and assessment.
Effectively balances compliance risk and business risk to create and review risk management files.
Complaint and Internal Investigations
– Independently manages complex investigations to resolution.
Demonstrates advanced statistical techniques, MAIC and or project management tools.
Provides audit inputs and support as required.
Technical Support
– Assist in resolution of multiple complex technical and quality issues across ADD Sites, TPMs and or functions (instrument, reagents, software and commodities).
Anticipate, recognize and resolve technical issues.
Sharing Knowledge
– Presents complex technical information to internal and external groups.
Shares scientific information and expertise with customers and regulatory agencies.
Experience mentoring and teaching others to facilitate timely resolution of product and process technical issues.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through actionable recommendations and accomplishments.
Translates top-level goals to specific goals and aligns activities with respective strategic business priorities.
Relocation/VISA assistance provided for this role.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Required Higher Certificate; Ordinary or Honors Bachelor’s degree in scientific and technical field is desired or relevant combination of education and experience.
4 years’ related work experience.
Preferred PhD in Analytical Chemistry with 4-6 years of industry experience.
(Advanced degree(s) may offset required years of experience).
Need hands-on experience in Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography.
Develop and Validate new LC-MS, HPLC methods as required using Waters MS instruments Excellent MS test method development in biologics preferred Need good understanding of Test Method Validation for release testing WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.
We offer: Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
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