Research Associate – Technology Development
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DO WORK THAT MATTERSAt Abbott, diverse
ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow us to create life-changing solutions that help people live healthier lives. In
150 countries and with businesses spanning nutrition, diagnostics, medical
devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott offers you enormous
opportunities to explore your interests and help you achieve your career and
personal goals.We have an
exciting opportunity for a ResearchAssociate – Technology Development within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics
business located at Carlsbad, CA . In
this role, you will help expand test content on the ID NOW™ platform by screening
and optimizing novel assays as well as engaging in research activities focused
on expanding the capabilities of the core technology.Abbott
Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) 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.RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop andoptimize iNAT assays, from initial screening through validation on clinicalsamples
Performresearch related to improving and expanding core technology capabilities
Optimizesample preparation coupled to the iNAT’s core technology
Optimizedetection approaches coupled to the iNAT’s core technology
Analyzeexperimental results and provide written reports and oral presentations to management
Demonstratetechnical proficiency in molecular techniques
Provideproduct support when necessary
Investigateproblem areas and areas of desirable product improvement
Works with multidisciplinary team with other scientists,researchers and technicians.
BASICQUALIFICATIONS
B.S. inMolecular Biology/Biochemistry, or a closely related field with a minimum ofone year of molecular laboratory experience
Hands-onnucleic acid amplification and detection technologies experience
Experiencewith nucleic acid sample preparation methods, including rapid technologies
Work withclinical samples using molecular diagnostic technologies
Inventive,with ability to implement ideas in the laboratory
Ability towork as part of a team with excellent communication skills
Problem-solvingskills combined with analytical skills and good attention to detail
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS
M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry, or relatedtechnical field
Experience working under design control and developing humanin vitro diagnostic tests for commercialization in the U.S and OUS is a plus
Experience working with various clinical samples
About AbbottAt Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best
possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've
brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition,
diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create
more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us
are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than
150 countries we serve.An equal opportunityemployer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to
qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please
send an email to myrecruiter@alere.com .An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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