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. **The Opportunity** The position of Research Associate 1 in **San Diego, CA** , executes preclinical scientific research or development in collaboration with others for projects. **M-Th 2:00pm-12:00am** **What You'll Work On:** + Abletoconductindependentresearchwithguidanceonmoderatelycomplexproblems. Expectedtoadequatelydifferentiate/explaintheirresearch/experiments.Regularlyperformstechnicalexperiments,studiesandassessesoutcomes,obtainsguidanceonnewprocedures;buildingtechnicalproficiency + Withinitialguidance,exercisestechnicaldiscretioninthedesign,executionandinterpretationofexperiments. Expectationsareincumbentsintheroleareabletoindependentlydeterminethemethodsandapproachestoachievetheirwork. Worksonmoderatelycomplexprograms;obtainsguidancefornewprocedures + Underinitialguidance,Performsscientificworkandavarietyoflaboratoryproceduresrequiringapplicationofstandardtechniques,procedures,methodsandcriteriaincarryingoutasequenceofrelatedscientifictasks.Conductsexperimentsandinterpretsdata. + Performresearchrelatedtoimprovingandexpandingcoretechnologycapabilities;conductsexperimentstooptimizesamplepreparation.Optimizesdetectionapproachescoupledtotheassaycoretechnology;Analyzeexperimentalresultsandprovidewrittenreports; + Isexpectedtodetectproblemsindependentlyinusingstandardizationproceduresbecauseoftheconditionofthesample,difficultieswiththeequipment,etc.proposesandimplementssolutionstolesscomplexproblems;asexperiencedisgainedabletoproposeandsolvemoremoderatelycomplexproblemsindependently. + Learnsandappliesnewknowledgetoparticipateinroutinemaintenanceandlabsafety. + Isabletopreparetechnicalreports;experimentaldocumentation;Abletoindependentlydocumentscientificdata/experimentsandrelatedQualitysystems;requirescriticalthinkingandjudgement. Withguidancecandevelopinitialdraftsforprotocolsandreports. **Required Qualifications** **Education** + BachelorsDegree(± 16years) + B.Sinbiologicalorphysicalsciences,ormathematics **Experience/Background** + 2 years of experience + Limited or no industry/diagnostic experience + Practical Lab Skills + Competent ability in mathematics and computer literacy; good organizational skills; solid problem solving skills and improves with greater experience + Good knowledge of science and the ability to apply basic principles and techniques + Accountability/ Scope: Tasks and duties assigned + IVD experience preferred **WHAT WE OFFER** At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: + **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 a history of being actively involved in local communities. **An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.** The base pay for this position is $68,700.00 – $105,300.00. 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