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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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:\nWorking at Abbott\nAt 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:\nCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. \nEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. \nAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. \nTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. \nA 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. \nA 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. \nThe Opportunity\nThis position works out of our Madison, Wisconsin location in the Cancer Diagnostics R&D Product Development Division.\nThe Associate Research Scientist II, with some 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experimental protocols and perform laboratory experiments.\nMaintain lab notebook in a complete and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements, as well as keeping clear and complete.\nPrepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of experimental results and outcomes to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.\nPresent experimental results, scientific ideas and findings, information, and updates at project or departmental meetings.\nPresent clear project summaries and outcomes in written and verbal formats to supervisor and other members of the scientific team.\nWork on problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. \nWork on individual assignments and with project team members, as appropriate, to meet department and project objectives.\nWork within project timeframes that are established collaboratively by team members.\nExercise discretion and independent judgement to interpret results, analyze data, and present findings in a professional and knowledgeable manner.\nAbility to train and mentor junior level research associates.\nAbility to organize, present, and convey moderate problems or issues.\nAbility to communicate clearly with supervisor and group members.\nExcellent presentation skills.\nAbility to collaborate and work effectively within team and department.\nStrong attention to detail skills.\nAbility to effectively work on several varied projects at one time, with frequent changing priorities.\nSuccessful in analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.\nSuccessful in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought. \nUphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.\nSupport and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.\nRegular and reliable attendance.\nAbility to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.\nAbility to lift to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.\nAbility to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.\nAbility to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.\nAbility to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.\nAbility to use various types of laboratory equipment including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, pipettes for extended periods of time.\nMay perform repetitious actions using lab tools.\nAbility to use near vision to view samples at close range.\nMay be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.\nAbility and means to travel between Exact Sciences locations.\nAbility to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical/Physical/Biological Science, or related field.\n3+ years of relevant experience.\n2+ years of hands-on experience in molecular biology and /or biochemical techniques.\nBasic understanding of GMP, ISO, and Quality Systems.\nDemonstrated ability to apply statistical and mathematical methods in biology/genetics/genomics.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\nAuthorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.\nDemonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.\nPreferred Qualifications\nM.S. degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Biology, or related scientific discipline.\n4+ years of experience supporting development, optimization, validation, or transfer of molecular diagnostic assays in a regulated environment.\nExperience with nucleic acid technologies including qPCR, multiplex PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), DNA/RNA extraction, hybridization-based methods, or related molecular biology techniques.\nWorking knowledge of Design Control, Verification & Validation (V&V), Method Validation, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and scientific risk assessment methodologies.\nExperience designing and executing statistically sound experiments, including Design of Experiments (DOE), precision studies, robustness studies, capability assessments, or threshold-setting activities.\nProficiency analyzing scientific data using JMP, R, Python, or equivalent statistical software.\nExperience generating, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation within a Quality Management System, including protocols, reports, test methods, requirements, design documentation, change controls, and risk assessments.\nFamiliarity with GMP, GLP, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR), and/or 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benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:https://abbottbenefits.com/\nFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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