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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Scientist Technical Product Support

Working at Abbott

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 recog
• nized 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.

The Opportunity

The Senior Scientist Technical Support works out of our Des Plaines, IL location within Abbott Molecular, a leading provider of molecular diagnostic solutions that leverage advanced science and technology to help detect, monitor, and manage diseases through innovative testing platforms.

As a Senior Scientist Technical Support, you'll have the opportunity to serve as a key technical contributor supporting the development, optimization, validation, and lifecycle management of oligonucleotide manufacturing processes used in molecular diagnostic products. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Supply Chain teams, you will help drive new product introductions, support on-market product improvements, resolve complex technical challenges, and improve process robustness across the organization.

In this role, you will apply scientific expertise in oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, characterization, process development, and molecular assay support to enhance manufacturing performance and product quality. You will collaborate cross-functionally to investigate product performance issues, support design changes, execute validation activities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen manufacturing capability and ensure compliance within a regulated environment.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide scientific and technical support for oligonucleotide manufacturing and quality control processes.
• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing and analytical methods used in molecular diagnostic products.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to support process improvements and technical investigations.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects involving process changes, supply continuity, cost improvements, and product lifecycle management.
• Investigate manufacturing, quality, and product performance issues using data-driven problem-solving approaches.
• Author technical reports, validation protocols, change control documentation, and regulatory support documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D to implement process improvements and ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements.
• Support technology transfer, process characterization, and scale-up activities.
• Stay current on advancements in oligonucleotide technologies, molecular diagnostics, and process development.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to the technical development of the broader team.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with 0-4 years of relevant industry experience; OR
• M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in process development, analytical development, technical support, product support, or manufacturing sciences within a regulated environment.
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience authoring technical reports, protocols, and changing control documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, characterization, or manufacturing support.
• Familiarity with automated DNA/RNA synthesizers and oligonucleotide purification technologies.
• Experience working with chromatography-based analytical or purification methods, including HPLC, ion exchange, size exclusion, or reverse-phase chromatography.
• Experience supporting molecular diagnostic products, PCR-based assays, or related technologies.
• Knowledge of GMP, QSR, ISO 13485, design control, validation, and change management processes.
• Experience with analytical tools such as LC-MS, HPLC, Empower, UNICORN, or comparable systems.
• Exposure to troubleshooting complex manufacturing or product performance issues.
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior scientists.

 

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The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

AMD Molecular

        

LOCATION:

United States > Des Plaines : DP01

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Routine work with chemicals, Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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