Senior Scientist 2

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.

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 student debt program and 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

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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