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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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.ABOUT ABBOTTAt Abbott, diverse ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow us to create life-changing solutions that help people live healthier lives. In 160 countries and with businesses spanning nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott offers you enormous opportunities to explore your interests and help you achieve your career and personal goals.We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manufacturing Chemist within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics business located at Scarborough , Maine . In this role, you will be responsible for making critical and non-critical bio-reagents for use in product and manufacturing processes.Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.WHAT YOU’LL DOMaintains and supports production schedule
Investigates problem areas and areas of desirable improvement
Follows and supports SOP and document system
Able to perform technical procedures and use lab equipment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGREQUIREDBachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent combination of education and experience in science-related field.
Fundamental laboratory skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSFundamental classes in Biology, Immunology and Chemistry
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Independent thinking and creative problem solving
Experience in the following areas:
Pipette experience
Spectrophotometry
HPLC
pH Meters
Gel Electrophoresis
SDS Page
ELISA assays
WHAT WE OFFERAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspxFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 and @AbbottGlobalAn Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
