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 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. + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO + An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. **What you’ll work on** + Investigates, and may create and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement with guidance from more experienced colleague + Conducts experiments of more complex projects, seeks advice when needed from more experienced colleagues for more complicated technical and design challenges. + Able to handle multiple projects independently + Possesses and applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of moderately complex assignments + Able to perform RA III responsibilities and as well as conduct scientific phases of a project for a more experienced scientist. + Works on problems of moderate and diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Proposes potential solutions to more advance problems. + May plan and work on projects of smaller complexity under limited supervision + Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety. + With minimal guidance can write verification and validation protocols and reports, order materials needed to complete procedures; Documents development work, writing technical reports and cost estimates. + No formal supervisor duties, but may direct less experienced RAs in their day to day work and assist in problem solving **Required Qualifications** + B.S in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics + 3+ years of progressively responsible positions + Practical Lab Skills with increasing knowledge complexity with experience + More advanced Problem –solving skills with experience + Has good knowledge of science and the ability to apply more complex and advance principles and techniques with experience **What We Offer** At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: + **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 $79,500.00 – $138,700.00. 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