Method Development Scientist

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 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 Santa Rosa, CA location in the Toxicology Business Unit in Rapid Diagnostics at Abbott. This role is on site daily. The person hired in this role will be developing LC-MS-MS methods for the determination of drugs and metabolites in urine and oral fluid specimens. This role will also be instrumental in providing new testing options and accurate and timely test results to our clients. What You’ll Work On Perform method development for new and existing assays Transfer method to method validations team Troubleshoot existing analytical methods Author, review, and verify validation protocols and reports Support production team with high-throughput analytical testing. Anticipate, recognize, and resolve complex technical issues through job knowledge, use of technical resources and well formulated, logical experimentation Advance the technical capabilities of the department by evaluating, recommending and implementing new technologies to meet business needs. Author quality and regulatory test method documents. Manage analytical projects Present project results and recommendations to senior management Provide guidance (scientific and administrative) for junior analytical scientists Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise Follow, understand and comply with SOP’s and policies on GLP’s and safety. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline. 6 years of similar work experience Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures. Strong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impact. Related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with 1 year of commercial toxicology laboratory experience. At least 6 months hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS method development and validation for pharmaceuticals in biological specimens Recent experience with Sciex (Analyst, Multiquant, Sciex OS) software and instrumentation. Recent experience in method validation of forensic toxicology techniques in accordance to published ANSI/ASB 036 or other published forensic toxicology standards. Experience with Hamilton Nimbus/STAR automation platforms 2 or more years of LC-MS/MS hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS method development and validation for pharmaceuticals in biological specimens. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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 abbott.com, on LinkedIn at and on Facebook at The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Research and Discovery DIVISION: TOX ARDx Toxicology LOCATION: United States > Santa Rosa : 3700-3730 Westwind Blvd. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Routine work with chemicals, Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, Work with infectious organisms or known infectious materials Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. 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