Research Associate II

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description:

The Opportunity

The position of Research Associate 2 in San Diego, CA, executes preclinical scientific research or development in collaboration with others for projects. 

M-Th: 2:00pm-12:00am

What You'Ll Work On:

• Able to conduct independent research with guidance on moderately complex problems.   Expected to adequately differentiate/explain their research/experiments. Regularly performs technical experiments, studies and assesses outcomes, obtains guidance on new procedures; building technical proficiency 
• With initial guidance, exercises technical discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments.  Expectations are incumbents in the role are able to independently determine the methods and approaches to achieve their work. Works on moderately complex programs; obtains guidance for new procedures 
• Under initial guidance, Performs scientific work and a variety of laboratory procedures requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, methods and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related scientific tasks. Conducts experiments and interprets data. 
• Perform research related to improving and expanding core technology capabilities; conducts experiments to optimize sample preparation . Optimizes detection approaches coupled to the assay core technology; Analyze experimental results and provide 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 experienced is gained able to propose and solve more moderately complex problems independently. 
• Learns and applies new knowledge to participate in routine maintenance and lab safety. 
• Is able to prepare technical reports; experimental documentation; Able to independently document scientific data/experiments and related Quality systems; requires critical thinking and judgement. With guidance can develop initial drafts for protocols and reports. 

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) 
• B.S in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics 

Experience/Background

• 3 years of experience
• Limited or no 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  
• Accountability/ Scope: Tasks and duties assigned 

• Ivd Experience Preferred

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Paid Time Off.

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities.
• 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.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. 

The base pay for this position is

$72,100.00 – $114,700.00

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

Job Family:

Research and Discovery

Division:

ID Infectious Disease

Location:

United States > San Diego : 4545 Towne Center Court

Additional Locations:

Work Shift:

Standard

Travel:

No

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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf