Associate Scientist I - Nutrition - Columbus, OH
About The Position
Associate Scientist I About Abbott Working at Abbott 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®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan 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. A company that is recognized 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. Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for an Associate Scientist I. In Abbott Nutrition Research & Development (R&D), our goal is to create innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life. The Associate Scientist I will analyze for nutrient analysis of infant and medical nutritional products. The primary functions of this position are performance of analytical testing on ingredients and finished product as prescribed in various quality procedures, while assuring quality standards are met. This position also requires producing the highest quality results while operating within the constraints of the safety guidelines to meet the manufacturing schedule. Potential opportunity to assist Senior Scientist with method development and validation projects.
Requirements
- Required B.S. in Chemistry (or other related fields)
- Basic wet chemistry techniques
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong drive for results.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HPLC and/or LCMS
- Experience with Sample Manager (LIMS) and Empower data systems preferred but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze, and process nutrient testing on research and finished product samples.
- Compare results to predetermined specifications to ensure analytical records are complete, accurate and in compliance.
- Maintain good laboratory practices.
- Perform accurate and precise testing according to laboratory methods.
- Responsible for keeping up to date with sample due dates and sample backlogs.
- Operate various types of analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, UPLC and LC/MS.
- Conduct investigations into method deviations and out-of-specifications results.
- Ensure compliance, overall data integrity, and adherence to SOPS, safety, and in-house regulations.
- Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space.
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
Benefits
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan 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.
- A company that is recognized 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
