We have an exciting opportunity for a TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING CHEMIST INTERN within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics business located at WESTBROOK, MAINE.  In this role, you will be responsible for making critical and non-critical bio-reagents for use in product and manufacturing processes.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Maintains and supports production schedule
• Investigates problem areas and areas of desirable improvement
• Follows and supports SOP and document system
• Able to perform technical procedures and use lab equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) IN PRGORESS or equivalent combination of education and experience in science-related field.
• Fundamental laboratory skills

  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fundamental classes in Biology, Immunology and Chemistry
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Independent thinking and creative problem solving
• Experience in the following areas:
• Pipette experience
• Spectrophotometry
• HPLC
• pH Meters
• Gel Electrophoresis
• SDS Page
• ELISA assays

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)
• 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:  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.