SR. SCIENTIST LV III

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, 72,000 Abbott employees are doing work that matters.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: - Conceives, plans, designs, and conducts advanced independent research. - Investigates and develops new procedures. - Direction provided by project goals and experimental design. - May act as project leader, lead scientist, or independent reviewer. - Provides technical direction and feedback to others. - 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.
- Determines priorities for experiments.
- Applies quantitative methods: analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions, and provides/implements process or document improvements.
- 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.
- May assist in the design of experiments for others.
- Identifies technical alternatives 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.
- Recognizes and resolves technical problems.

LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Scope: Across functional areas
- Defines project goals and is responsible for timely project completion.
- Responsible for own Redbook documentation, and for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.
- Summarizes data and analyzes results, independently 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 techniques, processes, and assays.
- Participates in project planning, updates, and process improvements.
- May generate new product ideas consistent with division strategy.
- Prepares and aligns goals with manager's goals.
- May coach 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 functional areas.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Participate in technology teams.
- Develop and maintain internal and external customer contacts to maintain technical knowledge as required to accomplish objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.

Position may be graded B5/B6 based on candidate's skills/experience level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Through numerous local, national and international accolades, Abbott is regarded as an employer of choice for our commitment to workplace excellence. Our employees are given the tools to succeed, lead and grow, with challenging opportunities and work that makes a difference. Through our diverse healthcare businesses, we connect people and potential in ways that no other company can.