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, 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 contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Woodridge location in Little Canada, MN in the EP division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. The scientist will be responsible for acquiring and processing data for materials assessments, supporting other scientists and medical device project teams with development and operational support activities through the Science and Technology Materials Group lab located in Little Canada, Minnesota at the Woodridge location. The candidate will have experience in materials assessment technologies such as thermal analysis, microscopy, metallurgy, and failure analysis. Additionally, candidate will have experience in a dynamic team environment and have strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medical devices is preferred. The candidate will have strong verbal, written, and organizational skills and be results oriented. The candidate will also have experience with documenting experiments in a highly regulated environment and knowledge of technical concepts and principals underlying Materials Science techniques. **What You’ll Work On** + Successful candidate will have knowledge and technical experience in materials assessment techniques. + Successful candidate should be able to work independently and with staff/principal scientists and engineers to support project teams meet their objectives. + Successful candidate will have experience in the following: Surface analysis + Microscopy + SEM/EDS + FIB + Laser confocal microscopy Vibrational spectroscopy + FTIR + Raman Thermal Analysis + DSC + TGA + TMA + Rheological techniques **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Material Science, Polymer Science or related degree; or equivalent work experience. + 5-10 or more years of experience and/or post-secondary education in Materials Science and Engineering or related field. + Individual must communicate well with all levels of management and employees. Candidate must work well in collaborative environment across functional areas. + Ability to collaborate and work as a team player. + Ability to work and be effective with minimal supervision. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to effectively prioritize and execute project tasks. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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 , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. 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