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You’ll also have access to:\n\nCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.\n\nEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.\n\nAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.\n\nTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.\n\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.\n\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.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nOur location in Abbott Park (Lake County), IL currently has an opportunity for a Scientist Applied Research to conduct research, correlate and verify ideas through experimentation, share information, and participate in team activities.\n\nWhat You’ll Work On\n\nSupport and maintain compliance with the company Quality System and established procedures.\n\nPerform assigned laboratory or technical tasks using established methods and scientific principles.\n\nOperate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instruments and equipment.\n\nAnalyze experimental data, interpret results, and recommend next steps.\n\nUse computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs and internal systems, to document and track work.\n\nPrepare technical reports, documentation, and project summaries.\n\nIdentify, investigate, and assist in resolving technical issues.\n\nMaintain accurate records and documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.\n\nPresent project updates and findings to team members and cross-functional stakeholders, as needed.\n\nCollaborate effectively with colleagues and share knowledge to support team success.\n\nCommunicate information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.\n\nContribute ideas for process improvements and problem solving.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nB.S in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics; with minimum of 2-3 yrs. or M.S. with 0 to 2 years' experience\n\nAwareness of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics\n\nWorking knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods such as designing experiments and interpreting data.\n\nBasic computer skills - able to learn new computer programs\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nProficient with and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other software computer tools.\n\nExperience with developing immunoassays.\n\nKnowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.\n\nLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/\n\nFollow 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.\n\nConnect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.\n\nThe base pay for this position is\n\n$61,300.00 – $122,700.00\n\nIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.\n\nJOB FAMILY:\nResearch and Discovery\n\nDIVISION:\nCRLB Core Lab\n\nLOCATION:\nUnited States > Abbott Park : AP08/A\n\nADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:\nWORK SHIFT:\nStandard\n\nTRAVEL:\nYes, 5 % of the Time\n\nMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:\nYes\n\nSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:\n\nContinuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)\n\nContinuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)\n\nKeyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)\n\nWork in a clean room environment\n\nWork requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling\n\nWork with human blood or other potentially infectious materials\n\nWork with infectious organisms or known infectious materials\n\nAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.\n\nEEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf\n\nEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Springfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T03:55:04.386Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-1029.00","title":"Biological Scientists, All Other","slug":"biological-scientists-all-other"},{"code":"19-1099.00","title":"Life Scientists, All Other","slug":"life-scientists-all-other"},{"code":"19-1042.00","title":"Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists","slug":"medical-scientists-except-epidemiologists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Scientist Applied Research","description":"Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. 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You’ll also have access to:\n\nCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.\n\nEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.\n\nAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.\n\nTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.\n\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.\n\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.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nOur location in Abbott Park (Lake County), IL currently has an opportunity for a Scientist Applied Research to conduct research, correlate and verify ideas through experimentation, share information, and participate in team activities.\n\nWhat You’ll Work On\n\nSupport and maintain compliance with the company Quality System and established procedures.\n\nPerform assigned laboratory or technical tasks using established methods and scientific principles.\n\nOperate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instruments and equipment.\n\nAnalyze experimental data, interpret results, and recommend next steps.\n\nUse computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs and internal systems, to document and track work.\n\nPrepare technical reports, documentation, and project summaries.\n\nIdentify, investigate, and assist in resolving technical issues.\n\nMaintain accurate records and documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.\n\nPresent project updates and findings to team members and cross-functional stakeholders, as needed.\n\nCollaborate effectively with colleagues and share knowledge to support team success.\n\nCommunicate information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.\n\nContribute ideas for process improvements and problem solving.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nB.S in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics; with minimum of 2-3 yrs. or M.S. with 0 to 2 years' experience\n\nAwareness of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics\n\nWorking knowledge of experimental approaches/protocols and scientific methods such as designing experiments and interpreting data.\n\nBasic computer skills - able to learn new computer programs\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nProficient with and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other software computer tools.\n\nExperience with developing immunoassays.\n\nKnowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.\n\nLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/\n\nFollow 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.\n\nConnect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.\n\nThe base pay for this position is\n\n$61,300.00 – $122,700.00\n\nIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.\n\nJOB FAMILY:\nResearch and Discovery\n\nDIVISION:\nCRLB Core Lab\n\nLOCATION:\nUnited States > Abbott Park : AP08/A\n\nADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:\nWORK SHIFT:\nStandard\n\nTRAVEL:\nYes, 5 % of the Time\n\nMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:\nYes\n\nSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:\n\nContinuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)\n\nContinuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)\n\nKeyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)\n\nWork in a clean room environment\n\nWork requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling\n\nWork with human blood or other potentially infectious materials\n\nWork with infectious organisms or known infectious materials\n\nAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.\n\nEEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf\n\nEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-13T03:55:04.386Z","dateModified":"2026-08-13T03:55:04.386Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Springfield","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b6ff91cdbfc90f21595fad74"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b6ff91cdbfc90f21595fad74"}}