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. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a whole life. You will also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Free medical coverage will be included 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 Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + Recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune. + Recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and the best place to work for diverse employees, working parents, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** We have an opportunity for the role of Analytical R&D Scientist II position supporting the Abbott Core Division, located at Abbott Park, IL. As an Analytical R&D Scientist II, you will spearhead and support research activities focused on executing, developing, and optimizing analytical methods. The primary responsibility is to design and execute experiments for characterizing proteins and diagnostic reagents, while also contributing to data analysis, technical reviews, and cross-functional collaboration. **What** **You’ll** **Work On** + Experimental Design & Execution: Design and carry out moderately complex experiments to support research goals. Develop and improve analytical methods with minimal supervision. + Work includes standard and customized techniques focused on protein biomolecules such as antigens, antibodies,antibody fragments, and enzymes. + Data Analysis & Interpretation: Review and interpret data from various sources to support decision-making. + Use techniques like HPLC, gel and capillary electrophoresis, immunochemical and spectroscopic methods, and enzymology assays. + Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues with support as needed, using sound scientific reasoning. + Scientific Communication: Share findings and insights with internal teams and leadership. + Summarize and present analytical results clearly and effectively. + Lab Operations & Safety: Support daily lab operations and follow safety procedures. + Documentation & Quality: Keep accurate records of experiments and results. Prepare reports that meet quality and regulatory standards. + Timely and clear documentation. + Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Contribute to team efforts and assist in training or guiding others. + Collaborate across teams to support product development and adapt to changing project needs. **Education and Experience** **You’ll** **Bring** **Required:** + Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 2 years with a Master’s degree + Working knowledge of experimental design, scientific protocols, and data interpretation, with increasing complexity over time + Familiarity with regulatory standards related to IVDs and biologics + Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn new software tools **Preferred:** + Experience with standard bioanalytical methods for characterizing protein biomolecules + Ability to optimize analytical methods for new applications and troubleshoot instrumentation or procedural issues + Knowledge of antibodies and immunochemical techniques to support immediate project integration + Experience with executing and analyzing data fromenzymology assays, including specific activity measurements + Understanding protein structure-function relationships is considered an asset 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, Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $66,700.00 – $133,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot 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