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Scientist I

Abbott
Des Plaines, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 8/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist I position at Abbott?

Title: Scientist I

Location: Des Plaines, Illinois

Duration: 12 Month Assignment

100% Onsite

Prime Responsibilities

  • Assist in the detection of fermentation and/or manufacturing capabilities of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) for the Human Oligosaccharide Project.
  • Assist and advice in matters regarding technology transfer of established synthesis process to CMO.
  • Provide advice to determine cost saving measures for the production of oligosaccharides through fermentation techniques.
  • Intervene in Technology Transfer activities, reports at the conclusion of these will be required.
  • provide advice and guidance in sessions appropriately designed for such exchanges.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
  • MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
  • 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.

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