Scientist - Product Development Innovation - Nutrition - Columbus OH

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Scientist Product Development Innovation

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutritional 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®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Scientist Product Development Innovation. In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conceives, plans, designs, and conducts independent research on ingredients, formulations and processes related to the development of nutritional products.
• Follows direction provided by project goals and experimental design.
• Applies advanced scientific knowledge to projects.
• Weighs ingredients and prepares research batches in the pilot plant or lab.
• Performs batch calculations, prepares weigh sheets and manufacturing instructions. Coordinates testing. Monitors, organizes, and interprets results.
• Draws conclusions, makes adjustments, suggests direction for, and implements improvements to formulations.
• Recognizes problems and initiates corrective actions.
• Communicates technical results to project teams.
• Authors summary reports on technical findings, when applicable.

Minimum Education/Professional Experience:

Required:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Math, Food Engineering or related scientific field. B.S. with 3-5 years relevant industry experience also considered.

Preferred:

• Outstanding background in Science and Math. Emphasis in food chemistry, ingredients interactions, carbohydrate research and novel ingredients delivery systems or lipid oxidation and antioxidants, or comparably complex systems is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate full relevance of scientific observations and to produce documents and reports. Strong organizational skills.
• Basic and some advanced computer skills (includes word processing, spreadsheets, instrumentation related to Abbott network systems and advanced technical software)
• Team oriented, with high energy and desire to achieve results. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and meet business goals.
• Ability to generate and translate innovative concepts into technically feasible and consumer-relevant products.

MISC

• Travel 5%

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• 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

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