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Senior Scientist Technical Product Support

Abbott


Job Location:

Des Plaines, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 78000 - 156000
Posted: 30 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 122000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Scientist Technical Product Support


Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recog
  • nized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Senior Scientist Technical Support works out of our Des Plaines IL location within Abbott Molecular a leading provider of molecular diagnostic solutions that leverage advanced science and technology to help detect monitor and manage diseases through innovative testing platforms.


As a Senior Scientist Technical Support youll have the opportunity to serve as a key technical contributor supporting the development optimization validation and lifecycle management of oligonucleotide manufacturing processes used in molecular diagnostic products. Working closely with Manufacturing Quality Regulatory R&D and Supply Chain teams you will help drive new product introductions support on-market product improvements resolve complex technical challenges and improve process robustness across the organization.


In this role you will apply scientific expertise in oligonucleotide synthesis purification characterization process development and molecular assay support to enhance manufacturing performance and product quality. You will collaborate cross-functionally to investigate product performance issues support design changes execute validation activities and lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen manufacturing capability and ensure compliance within a regulated environment.


What Youll Work On

  • Provide scientific and technical support for oligonucleotide manufacturing and quality control processes.
  • Develop optimize and validate manufacturing and analytical methods used in molecular diagnostic products.
  • Design and execute experiments analyze data and interpret results to support process improvements and technical investigations.
  • Lead or support cross-functional projects involving process changes supply continuity cost improvements and product lifecycle management.
  • Investigate manufacturing quality and product performance issues using data-driven problem-solving approaches.
  • Author technical reports validation protocols change control documentation and regulatory support documentation.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Quality Regulatory Affairs and R&D to implement process improvements and ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements.
  • Support technology transfer process characterization and scale-up activities.
  • Stay current on advancements in oligonucleotide technologies molecular diagnostics and process development.
  • Mentor junior scientists and contribute to the technical development of the broader team.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry Biochemistry Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline with 0-4 years of relevant industry experience; OR
  • M.S. in Chemistry Biochemistry Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline with 5 years of relevant industry experience; OR
  • B.S. in Chemistry Biochemistry Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline with 8 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in process development analytical development technical support product support or manufacturing sciences within a regulated environment.
  • Strong experimental design data analysis and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience authoring technical reports protocols and changing control documentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with oligonucleotide synthesis purification characterization or manufacturing support.
  • Familiarity with automated DNA/RNA synthesizers and oligonucleotide purification technologies.
  • Experience working with chromatography-based analytical or purification methods including HPLC ion exchange size exclusion or reverse-phase chromatography.
  • Experience supporting molecular diagnostic products PCR-based assays or related technologies.
  • Knowledge of GMP QSR ISO 13485 design control validation and change management processes.
  • Experience with analytical tools such as LC-MS HPLC Empower UNICORN or comparable systems.
  • Exposure to troubleshooting complex manufacturing or product performance issues.
  • Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior scientists.

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The base pay for this position is

$78000.00 $156000.00

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
AMD Molecular

LOCATION:
United States > Des Plaines : DP01

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) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Routine work with chemicals Wear ear plugs Work in a clean room environment

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