Reagents Scientist I

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Reagents Scientist I jobs in Scarborough, ME, US

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.

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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. 
• A company that is recognized 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 

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The position of Reagent Scientist I is within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics business located in Scarborough, Maine.  This role will include producing antibodies for use in immunology-based chromatography and enzyme tests. The primary responsibility includes the production and maintenance of the Technical Manufacturing Critical Reagent supply using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

What You’ll Work On

• Maintains and supports the Critical Reagents supply according to production schedule.
• Responsible for assisting with product/process testing projects.
• Investigate problem areas and areas of desirable improvement.
• Undertakes new procedures and observes proper safety precautions.
• Cross-department cooperation to support R&D efforts.
• Maintains quality systems and proper GMP/GLP.
• Understands and responds to customer needs.
• Maintain a broad range of knowledge of scientific principles and theories that apply to troubleshooting and diagnostic tests. 
• Demonstrates working knowledge of these scientific principles combined with technical proficiency to maintain a high standard of production.
• Follows and supports SOP and document system.
• Create and follow the protocols designed for Product Improvement.
• Able to perform technical procedures and use laboratory equipment.
• Maintains good verbal and written communication skills and provides timely and accurate manner. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in biology, immunology, or chemistry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-year laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with national and international testing standards related to mechanical and chemical testing.
• Previous experience with bioconjugation.
• Experience with Protein purification and analysis.
• Knowledge of database software; internet software; inventory software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.