JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (ARDx) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

This qualified and motivated Scientist will join a dynamic R&D team developing novel assays. This individual will conceive, plan, design, and conduct advanced studies. He or she will anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical problems. He or she will act as independent contributor or lead scientist and will interact/coordinate with other groups and functions on project development and improvement. The candidate will analyse data from multiple experiments, formulate conclusions, and determine future experiments. or interact/coordinate with other groups and functions on project development and improvement. The successful candidate must have strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Key Activities)  

• Draft and submit defined procedures, protocols in collaboration with global manufacturing sites to perform testing and data analysis in support of product development lifecycle and root cause investigations.

• Product and Process Improvements: Investigates and supports in addressing process improvements in New Product Introduction lifecycle. Builds and maintains awareness of industry regulatory standards.
• Design and Development control and risk management: Under direction, develops and maintains Design and Development File and risk management files.
• Sharing Knowledge: Prepares reports and may deliver presentations to internal groups. Shares knowledge and expertise with others in work group.
• Be responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality management system. Understand and consistently follow documented procedures. Actively participate in routine maintenance and lab safety procedures.
• Maintain a high level of professional expertise by staying current with scientific and industry literature, technologies and products. Develop and maintain internal and external customer contacts to maintain technical knowledge as required to accomplish objectives.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of applicable Quality Processes as per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behaviour with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Prioritize studies and activities to align with project goals and be responsible for timely project completion. Understand both theoretical and practical aspects of assay design and product development.

Education / Experience / Skills

• Minimum Education: Ph.D. or other relevant higher-level qualification in scientific and/or technical field.

• 2 years’ related work experience or advanced degree is desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience in design and optimization of immunological assays.
• Willing to take on new and challenging assignments and to implement new ideas or alternative solutions.
• Capable of adjusting to dynamic working environment and changing priorities, and of ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Skill in optimising assay design and conditions, including DOE optimisation where appropriate.
• Advanced skills in statistical analysis.
• Expertise in design and optimisation of serological diagnostic tests.
• Communicates effectively, writes and presents effectively; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; strongly gets a message across.
• Proficiency in technical writing for data summary and technical reports.
• Ability to develop relationship and collaborate with external suppliers within related industries.
• Acts with integrity, is a person of high character; is consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs; is direct and transparent.
• Willing to learn, understand and train in design and optimisation of serological diagnostic tests.
• Willing to take on new and challenging assignments and to implement new ideas or alternative solutions.
• Capable of adjusting to dynamic working environment and changing priorities, and of ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proven skills in cross functional collaboration with functional areas such as Quality, Manufacturing and Regulatory to support external audits and certification activities. This includes preparation as well as response to the audit findings.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Galway : Parkmore East Business Park

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - 37.5Hst0 (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable