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:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Facilitates the design and development of prototype continuous in-dwelling analytical sensors. Works closely with product development team to harmonize prototype designs with manufacturing requirements.
What You’ll Work On
- Designs, fabricates and tests in-dwelling continuous analytical sensors, primarily electrochemical
- Analyzes in-vitro results from above sensors, prepares reports and recommends strategies for improving sensor performance
- Interfaces with internal clinical and regulatory resources to advance in-vivo testing of sensor prototypes
- Interfaces with appropriate internal and external resources to ensure intellectual property is appropriately protected
- Provides technical assistance for diagnosing design and manufacturing quality problems
- Guides development and documentation of test plan protocols, standard operating procedures, specifications and test procedures
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelors Degree in a Technical field, preferably mechanical, chemical, biomedical, industrial, or quality engineering; materials science, biochemistry, chemistry or physics plus 8 yrs of experience or Masters Degree plus 4 yrs of experience or a Ph.D Degree plus 2 yrs of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electrochemistry, strong preferably in the field of analyte sensors
- Experience in Medical device development and/or other highly regulated industry
- Enzyme kinetics and enzyme modification
- Background in polymer chemistry, including interaction with biomolecules
- Alkali metal ion analysis including ISFETs and ion selective electrodes
- Implanted medical devices, including device insertion and biocompatibility
Apply Now
* 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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$109,300.00 – $218,500.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Research and Discovery
DIVISION:ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road
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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
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.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
What We Do
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
