Posted 8 days ago
Sr. Test Implementation and Support (TIS) Application Scientist
AI Summary
Provides technical support and troubleshooting for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays in Abbott Cancer Diagnostics laboratories in Phoenix, performing root cause analysis, bench experiments, and validation studies.
About this role
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Overview
The Sr.Test Implementation andSupport(TIS)Application Scientistis responsible forproviding outstanding technical support to Abbott Cancer DiagnosticsPhoenix laboratoriesperformingNextGeneration Sequencing(NGS). This position works individually or in collaboration with others on troubleshooting, root causeanalysis,and resolvinglaboratoryassayissuesin a timely manner. This position will also work on projects to bring enhancements of current products and processes to thelaboratory.
This is an onsite position at our Phoenix location.
Essential Duties
Include but are not limited to the following:
Receive and document incominglaboratoryinvestigation requests.
Work cooperatively withstakeholdersandinternalfunctional departments to troubleshoot and resolvelaboratoryquestionsandrequests in theareas of reagent, consumables, and assay related issues.
Lead troubleshooting oflaboratoryissues through rootcause analysis, experiment design, study execution, data analysis, andtechnical summary.Providetechnical advice on preventative action.
Conduct bench level experiments within several product areas.
Prepare technical experiment reportswith all technical specification,information, and acceptance criteriaandpresentto supervisor or project team.
Providetechnicaland scientificinputfordecisions affecting projectplanning,experimental design, and workflow.
Clearly and accurately summarize and document troubleshooting activitiesandexperiments.
Prepare detailed technicalvalidation/verificationplans, protocols, experimental design, data analysis,SOPs,and summaries topresent tolaboratory leadership.
Communicatelaboratoryfeedbackregardingproduct requirements to thedevelopmentalteam fordesigning andimplementingnew and existing products.Act asthe voiceof the laboratorywhenworkingonprocess improvementsand validations.
Draft and distribute content ofenterprise-widecommunicationsregardingincoming and outbound supplier communications.
Contribute ideas to improveroot causeinvestigations,laboratory practices,validations,metrics,andteamprocesses.
Communicatesclearlywithsupervisor, team members,andproject stakeholders.
Ability to provide technical and hands-on support toclinicallaboratoryby phone, email,andonsite.
Ability toidentify, implement, andreport onprocessimprovements inthe laboratory.
Detail oriented withvery strongorganizational skills.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability tomaintainconfidentiality of sensitive information.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality,and teamwork.
Support andcomply withthe company’s Quality Management Systempoliciesandprocedures.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ability toworkdesignated schedule.
Ability tolift upto 40 pounds for approximately 2% of a typical working day.
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or performtyping for approximately 70% of a typical working day.
Ability tograsp withboth hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm;reachabove shoulder height.
Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
Ability tocomply withany applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in a life sciences field;Master’sdegree in a life sciences field and 2 years of lifesciences industry experience in lieu of Ph.D.; orBachelor’s Degreein life sciences or relatedfield and 4 years of life sciences industry experience in lieu of Ph.D.
3+ years of experience in the life sciences industry or a related field.
3+ years of experience analyzing data with tools such as Microsoft Office Excel or JMP.
2+ years of experience working in a molecular diagnostics/clinical laboratory.
Professional working knowledge or coursework with molecular biology techniques andReal-Time-PCR Assays.
Strong understanding of statistical and mathematical methods in biology/genetics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
MB(ASCP)certification.
2+ years ofNGSexperience.
3+ years of experience working within Quality System Regulations and Servicerequirements definedtherein.
1+yearof experience working in a technical support functionincludingroot cause analysisanddata analysis.
Experience using JMP and R for statistical analysis.
The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations QualityDIVISION:
ONCO Cancer DiagnosticsLOCATION:
United States > Phoenix : 445 North 5th StADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdfSkills
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