Scientist – Product Development (Nutrition) - Columbus, OH

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.

Scientist – Product Development

Working at Abbott

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

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 Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. In Research & Development, our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience, and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

Primary Function

• Lead the technical development of products of low-medium complexity and/or support the technical development of products of medium to high complexity.
• The primary responsibility will be executing studies, data evaluation and report writing in support of regulatory filings and product commercialization.
  
  

What You’ll Work On

• Plan and execute experimental designs of low to medium complexity to optimize the physical, nutrient, and sensory properties of products while adhering to relevant internal and external constraints.
• Identify and evaluate new ingredients for nutritional formulations.
• Develop prototypes to support pre-clinical and clinical studies.
• Interpret test results, create action plans, communicate through verbal updates and written reports.
• Interact regularly with cross-functional business teams including Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Regulatory and Legal. May lead or support project Technical Team meetings.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• PhD Food Science/Nutrition/Engineering or related scientific field with 0-3 years of practical related experience.
• BS/MS with 5 years progressive and practical related experience sufficient to demonstrate equivalency.
  
  

Preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work within a highly collaborative environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis and ability to communicate technical results to technical and non-technical audience.
• Knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient interactions, food processing, and product development.
• Experience with intact and hydrolyzed proteins, emulsions, and spray dried powders.
• Understanding how to translate formulations and processes from small-scale lab work to full production.
• Experience in managing timelines and ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  

Misc

• Travel 0-10%
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 -8 hours) and lift 25-50 lbs.
• This is an on-site role - not a remote role.
• There is no relocation provided for this role.
  
  

Apply Now

• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
  
  

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is $66,700.00 – $133,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.