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. **About Abbott Diagnostics** Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. Our location in **Irving, TX** currently has an opportunity for a **Scientist, Technical Support** . Proactively contribute to design control or process/product improvement activities and investigations. Perform or support test/process method modifications, recognize adverse trends/emerging issues, and propose/implement solutions. **WHAT YOU’LL DO** + Technical Support - Develop and design experiments, analyze data and recommend next steps. + Product and Process Improvement - Monitor performance of multiple manufacturing processes and products differing in nature but with recurring themes to recognize adverse trends and instigate improvement programs as required. + Proactively contribute to design control, process and product improvement activities, and investigations. + May perform or support test and process method modifications. + Recognize adverse trends and emerging issues. + Propose and implement solutions to internal and external issues. + Design Control and Risk Management - By standard practice (Operating Procedures) independently develops, and maintains risk management files and organizes data for risk management evaluation and decisions. + Complaint and Internal Investigations - Manage investigations, identify root cause and drive to resolution with minimal supervision. + Provides audit inputs and support as required. + Sharing Knowledge - Presents technical information to management and may present externally to customers and Third Party Manufacturers (TPM). Shares knowledge and expertise with others in work group. + Strategic and Results Orientation - Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through support of product availability and improvements. Accepts and completes all management-directed work assignments such as clinical assignments, travel and other tasks **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING** **Required** + Bachelor degree in scientific and technical field is desired or relevant combination of education and experience. + Two years’ related work experience. **Preferred** + Master’s Degree preferred + Preferred Degree in biology, chemistry, physics, biomedical engineering or Chemical engineering **WHAT WE OFFER** At 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 (Include for Manufacturing roles only) + Production areas that are **clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled** (Include for Manufacturing roles only) + **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:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow 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 @AbbottGlobal. 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