Associate Scientist I, Vitamin Lab – Columbus, OH

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Associate Scientist I, Vitamin Lab – Columbus, OH

Company: Abbott


Description: 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.About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at AbbottAt 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 a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the

student debt program, and 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The OpportunityOur nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.The Associate Scientist I, Vitamins Lab position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition R&D Division. This opportunity is for an entry level or early career scientist with interest in macronutrient and mineral testing in food/food products. In Research & Development, our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience, and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.Primary Function/Primary Goals/ObjectivesThis is an opportunity for an entry level or early career scientist to work in the R&D Vitamins testing lab. The primary responsibility is testing for nutrient analysis of infant, adult, and medical nutritional products, assuring quality standards are met. The essential functions of this position are performance of analytical testing on ingredients and finished product as prescribed in various procedures under the guidance of a lab supervisor or test method expert. This position requires producing the highest quality results while operating within the constraints of safety and laboratory policies. Potential opportunity to assist with method development, investigations, and validation projects.What You’ll Do

• Prepare, analyze, and process nutrient testing on research samples.
• Compare results to predetermined specifications, ensure analytical records are complete, accurate and in compliance.
• Maintain good laboratory practices.
• Perform accurate and precise testing according to laboratory methods.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with sample due dates and sample backlogs.
• Operate various types of analytical instrumentation, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform wet chemistry testing.
• Conduct investigations into method deviations and atypical results.
• Ensure compliance, overall data integrity, and adherence to SOP’s, safety, and in-house regulations.

Competencies

• Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong drive for results.
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems, particularly out-of-specification results.

Education and ExperienceRequired

• B.S. in Chemistry or related field OR equivalent experience
• Basic wet chemistry techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred

• Experience with Sample Manager (LIMS), Empower, or other lab data systems
• Micronutrient Analysis experience
• Experience with HPLCs

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $46,000.00 – $92,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Salary: $46000 – 92000 per year

Location: Columbus, OH

Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:49:14 GMT


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