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Research Scientist, Product Research and Development Americas
Working at Abbott
Our 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 them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 Opportunity
This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. 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:
Develop nutritional products for commercial launch in global markets by creating new formulations which will deliver improvements to product claims, comply with regulatory requirements and/or reduce product cost.Independently lead the technical development of products of medium to high complexity and/or support the technical development of products of high complexity.WHAT YOU’LL DO
Major Responsibilities:
Conceive, design, conduct and lead formulation development efforts for challenging global projects to make them feasible and ready for commercial production.Plan and execute experimental designs of medium to high complexity to optimize the nutrient, microbiological, organoleptic and physical quality of new and/or improved products while adhering to relevant internal and external constraints. Share and consider follow up to observations.Interpret test results and develop conclusions and action plans. Communicate through verbal updates and written reports.Act as lead product developer on cross-functional business teams including Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Regulatory and Legal. Lead project Technical Team meetingsPresent to leadershipEnter formulations into development systemsMay lead teams of up to four direct reports
Required Qualifications
Preferred
PhD in Food Science or related scientific field with 4+ years relevant experience.MS in Food Science or related scientific field with 6 + years relevant experience.MISC
This position is located onsite here in Columbus, OHThere is relocation assistance offered for this role.Apply Now
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The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.