PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST II

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PRIMARY FUNCTION:

-   Conceives, designs, conducts and leads advanced independent or multi-disciplinary research driven by strategic business needs.
-   Provides technical review of experimental results.
-   Serves as a technical role model to others. 
-   Provides consultation to others on technical issues.
-   Interacts with other groups and shares information; participates in team activities.

EXPERTISE AND PROBLEM-SOLVING RESPONSIBILITIES:
-   Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
-   Understands and consistently follows documented procedures.
-   Identifies/communicates to other areas in the division implications of relevant scientific observations. 
-   Conceives, plans, and executes projects related to the strategic needs of the division.
-   Independently designs and executes a series of experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes.
-   Applies advance scientific knowledge to projects.
-   Utilizes DOE where appropriate.
-   Ensures quality through sound experimental design, execution and evaluation.
-   Assists in the design of experiments for others.
-   Identifies new directions for research from literature review.
-   Applies basic computer skills (includes word processing, spreadsheets, instrumentation-related and Abbott network systems).
-   Produces reports and documents utilizing advanced writing skills.
-   Utilizes multiple analytical instruments; trains others in their operation.
-   Anticipates, recognizes, and resolves technical problems.

LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
-   Scope: Across programs/within division
-   Translates strategic needs of the division into executable programs and projects. 
-   Responsible for own Redbook documentation, and for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.
-   Analyzes data and results from multiple experiments, formulates conclusions, and determines future experiments.
-   Actively participates in routine maintenance, lab safety; may assume roles of responsibility, such as training or document control.

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
-   Prepares results of projects internally and may present externally.
-   Reviews, evaluates, and critiques presentations for others.
-   Presents complex technical data to large and diverse groups.
-   Trains others on the theoretical and practical basis of advanced techniques, processes, and assays.
-   Establishes the project approach. Leads project planning, updates, and process improvements.
-   Generates new product ideas consistent with division strategy.
-   Prepares and aligns goals with manager's goals.
-   Coaches lower-level scientists (e.g., presentation skills, negotiation skills, decision-making, and contingency planning).
-   Influences decision-making through negotiation, addressing conflict, and by building productive working relationships across programs/within division.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
-   Panticipate in technology teams.
-   Maintain and develop broad external and internal contacts as required to accomplish job objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications: 

Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.

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