12 Aug
Research Associate – Technology Development
California, Carlsbad 00000 Carlsbad USA

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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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