Scientist Technical Support

Abbott Laboratories offers a role where you can contribute to meaningful product improvements in the Core Diagnostics Division while building your skills in a fast-paced, international environment. This onsite position in Abbott Park, IL supports career development through structured growth opportunities, strong benefits, and programs designed to help you invest in your future.

What you’ll work on

• Perform microbiology testing, including serial dilutions, plating of microorganisms, and plate counting.
• Support production of microbiological media.
• Manage product and process improvements independently using established principles and procedures.
• Contribute to design control, process and product improvement activities, and related investigations.
• May perform or support test and process method modifications.
• Recognize adverse trends and emerging issues.
• Provide audit inputs and support as required.
• Deliver technical support by developing and designing experiments, analyzing data, and recommending next steps.
• Share knowledge by presenting technical information to management and supporting your work group with expertise.
• Mentor or teach others to help facilitate timely resolution of product and process technical issues.
• Demonstrate strategic and results orientation with fiscal responsibility through support of product availability and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological testing workflows and media production needed for operational goals.
• Lead or support improvement initiatives under established principles and procedures.
• Identify emerging risks by recognizing adverse trends and potential issues early.
• Contribute to investigations and provide audit support when needed.
• Analyze experimental results and recommend next steps to support technical decisions.
• Share technical insights through management presentations and knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Or an Associate degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related work.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience as an industrial or hospital microbiology laboratory microbiologist.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to identify and rectify lab errors.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Opportunity to qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit to support earning a bachelor’s degree in an affordable and convenient way.

Compensation: USD 61,300 - 122,700 per year. Location: Abbott Park, IL (onsite). Learn more: www.abbottbenefits.com