Research Associate II

Abbott•San Diego, CA

About The Position

About Abbott 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. The Opportunity The Research Associate in San Diego, CA executes preclinical scientific research or development in collaboration with others for projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years)
B.S in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics
Minimum 2 years. At least 2+ years of industry/diagnostic experience.
Practical Lab Skills.
Competent ability in mathematics and computer literacy; good organizational skills
Solid problem-solving skills and improves with greater experience
Good knowledge of science and the ability to apply basic principles and techniques

Nice To Haves

Verification and Validation experience
Design experience

Responsibilities

Able to conduct independent research with limited guidance on moderately complex problems.
Expected to adequately differentiate/explain their research/experiments.
Regularly performs technical experiments, studies, and assesses outcomes, becoming more technically proficient
With minimal guidance, exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to a project.
Demonstrates ability to conduct investigations for projects of moderate complexity; seeks guidance for more advanced projects; volume of work continues to expand.
With limited guidance, performs scientific work and a variety of laboratory procedures requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, methods, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related scientific tasks
Perform research related to improving and expanding core technology capabilities; conduct experiments to optimize sample preparation.
Optimizes detection approaches coupled to the assay core technology; analyzes experimental results and provides written reports.
Is expected to detect problems independently in using standardization procedures because of the condition of the sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc., proposes and implements solutions to less complex problems; as experience is gained able to propose and solve more moderately complex problems independently.
Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety.
Is able to prepare technical reports and experimental documentation.
Able to independently document scientific data/experiments and related Quality systems; requires critical thinking and judgement.
With less guidance, develops protocols and writes reports, even though editing may be required.

Benefits

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
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 a 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: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.