Scientist, Intermediate (R&D), Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

Job description

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 130 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 107,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.

Abbott Point of Care is a worldwide leader in providing with-patient care solutions that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective for our customers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT® System family of with-patient products and services fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving operational performance.  We are headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with more than 1,500 global employees and a presence in 84 countries. Our 46,500 square meter, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Abbott Point of Care, is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Status: Regular, Full Time  

Position Overview:  

As a member of the R&D group, you will be part of a team of Scientists and Engineers working on product development or product enhancement projects. You will work within the established design control process to develop and test products, design and implement experiments, conduct test protocols and prepare related technical documentation.  This position requires a solid knowledge of scientific principals and theories and the ability to implement these in a creative and effective manner. 

Responsibilities:  

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Conduct experimentation and measurement utilizing multiple techniques, investigate, identify, develop and optimize new methods, processes or techniques to meet project needs. 

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Execute relevant experiments, studies and tests. 

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Assist with drafting of experimental protocols. 

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Summarize data and results, draw conclusions, note Scientific deviations. 

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Apply advanced Scientific knowledge to projects. 

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Participate on cross-functional teams. 

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Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System. 

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Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 

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Other tasks and duties as assigned. 

Required Skills & Abilities:  

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Experience with data manipulation, graphical summary of large data sets and report writing (experience with JMP® and/or Minitab® and MS Office Suite a strong asset). 

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Strong written and oral communication skills (English). 

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Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, as evidenced by the ability to organize experiments, analyze data, interpret results, and draw conclusions. 

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Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a multi-departmental environment.  

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Experience working within a Quality System is an asset. 

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Prior experience in new product development preferred. 

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Awareness of FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulations for in vitro diagnostic manufacturers is beneficial. 

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Laboratory experience and/or knowledge of experimental design required. 

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Experience working in a Clinical Lab facility considered an asset. 

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Knowledge of Good Lab Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices is an asset. 

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Innovation, ingenuity and originality are valued. 

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Beneficial attributes:  enthusiasm, decisiveness and adaptability to changing business requirements, self-starter. 

Required Education and Experience:  

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BSc, BEng and/or MSc and have demonstrated academic success in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or a related field. 

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Minimum 1-year direct R&D or equivalent experience, preferably in an industrial R&D or manufacturing setting, with medical devices, sensors, microfluidics and reagents.  

The individual must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. This position requires someone who can work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Abbott Canada is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without discrimination based on factors such as race, sex, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship, family or marital status, political beliefs, sexual preference or other factors included in human rights legislation.

Our diversity goals for recruitment, hiring, and retention are embedded in our corporate goals, and our diversity initiatives are supported by the highest level of the organization.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce fosters more creative and innovative thinking throughout the organization. Creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is respected and valued, enables us to leverage our diversity as a business driver and strengthens our position as a global leader.

Abbott strives to promote and maintain an inclusive, high-performing culture that allows all employees to reach their full potential and contribute to Abbott’s success.

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JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

APOC Point of Care

        

LOCATION:

Canada > Ottawa : 185 Corkstown Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

M-F (Canada)

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)