What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Process Scientist position at abbott?
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: Sr. Process Scientist 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our 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 - 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 The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics. Our location in Abbott Park (Lake Bluff), IL currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Process Scientist. The Process Scientist will lead and consult on multiple complex projects defined for process investigations; design changes; resolving production issues and improving product availability and profitability. Leads a cross functional team with the required product/process knowledge to assess impact and develop plan. Focus will be in protein purification with one or more of fermentation, cell culture or recombinant protein experience. What You’ll Work On Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Quality/Safety: Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the Quality Policy through daily activities. Maintain vigilance to ensure adherence to the Quality Policy and system procedures by promptly reporting noncompliance issues to management. Safety: Work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Technical knowledge: Develop and apply operations and process knowledge to area of support. Use sound judgment, appropriate scientific methods and thorough data analysis. Accurately documents work. Planning/Project Management: Conceive; plan; design; execute; and document projects/activities efficiently and in conformance with applicable OPs. Process and Patient Focus: Anticipates; identifies and resolves internal and external customer issues through understanding of production processes and its impact on process yield; product performance and clinical utility. Communication/Leadership: Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills within and outside immediate area. Shares and enhances own knowledge by mentoring and training others. Business Focus/Alignment: Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through actionable recommendations and accomplishments such as improving production process yields; decreasing production costs and maintaining product availability. Aligns resources with strategic business priorities. May perform other duties as assigned Scope: Achieves team and individual performance goals. Generates and manages multiple project timelines and resources. Mentors others in the areas of experimental design; production process analysis and improvement; technical writing skills for data analysis; investigation documentation and change control. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve compliance with QSR / ISO requirements. Confronts issues; motivates and influences others; negotiates and manages crisis to attain desired results. Listens actively; fosters information exchange; provides scientific and operational information effectively; establishes networks; and presents/defends positions. Develops strong networks throughout the Division. Inspires others toward the achievement of team/project objectives. Operates with integrity and respect; actively resolves conflicts. Participates in assessing and responding to internal and external changes. Recognizes and promotes acceptance of changes in internal/external environment. Makes timely scientific; operational; and business decisions; appropriately elevates high-risk decisions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Biology or Biochemistry) OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience 1 - 5 years’ experience in a related field Preferred Qualifications M.S. Degree or Advanced degree preferred. (Advanced degree(s) may offset required years of experience) Demonstrated ability to apply operations knowledge in timely resolution of product / process technical issues. Experience in managing complex technical projects and effectively communicating status and findings, both orally and written at a professional level Experience with: GMP Technical problem prevention and resolution. Knowledge of experimental design and/or statistical tools and/or project management tools. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in timely resolution of product / process technical issues. Leading project teams and/or mentoring / teaching others. Understanding change control impact on design / validation of products and/or processes. Operations (Manufacturing/Quality). Computer and Data Management. Working in project teams for multiple complex projects. Change Control and/or investigation processes and/or laboratory skills. Acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data from a variety of sources. Apply Now 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. The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Research and Discovery DIVISION: TM Transfusion Medicine LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP08B ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time 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 Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. 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