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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Overview
The Supervisor, R&D, with limited guidance from more experienced scientists, works individually and in collaboration with others on multiple projects which are moderate to complex in scope. The Supervisor, R&D plays an active role in planning of projects and experiments and is often the technical lead responsible for the successful execution of the project. This position involves independently making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. Working in a team setting, the Supervisor, R&D, will primarily be involved in Research and Development projects serving as a technical lead in translating research ideas and concepts into the product development pipeline towards development of diagnostic assay products. This position provides leadership to a team of junior Research Associates by working to define clear and realistic goals, clearing barriers to success, and understanding of the skills and tasks associated with successful execution. This person is also responsible for supporting a collaborative environment that promotes positive teamwork where all members are working for the good of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics.
Essential Duties
include but are not limited to the following:
Provide leadership to a small team of junior research associates.
Conduct bench level experiments within several product or technology areas and identify problems and discrepancies.
Independently plan and analyze results of bench level experiments within several product or technology areas.
Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of duties and notify appropriate personnel of any problems.
Utilize and apply methods or technologies effectively and provide ideas for new techniques, when appropriate.
Maintain knowledge of technological industry developments that could assist in completion of an assignment or aid in the development of new processes or procedures.
Provide technical input and participate in decisions affecting project planning and experimental design.
Prepare and provide information and data for scientific abstracts/conferences/project meetings/publication.
Generate, document, and communicate development plans for critical aspects of a project.
Participate in the development of research plans and experimental outlines, write experimental protocols, and perform laboratory experiments.
Prepare detailed technical procedures, protocols, and reports.
Evaluate impact of nonconforming data to product or process.
Identify and address trends in study data.
Prepare and approve written reports.
Lead identification of areas for process improvements.
Maintain lab notebook in a clear, complete, and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements.
Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of experimental results, outcomes and next steps to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
Present experimental results and defend scientific ideas and findings at data meetings, group meetings, project team meetings, and/or departmental meetings; provide technical input as needed.
Maintain lab notebook in a clear, complete, and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements.
Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of experimental results, outcomes, and next steps to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
Present experimental results and defend scientific ideas and findings at data meetings, group meetings, project team meetings, and/or departmental meetings; provide technical input as needed.
Supervise staff; including, but not…