Abbott

Associate Scientist II - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

Abbott • $55K — $110K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MS in Food Science or related field with 0-3 years of experience; OR BS with 3-7 years of experience.
  • Experience in food, nutrition, beverage, or dairy product development preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work in teams.
  • Experience with experimental design and data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize nutritional products for commercial launch.
  • Support technical development of nutritional products across projects.
  • Conduct experiments to enhance product attributes.
  • Document observations, analyze results, and share recommendations.
  • Prepare technical reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development.
  • Maintain documentation per quality and regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits for employees and their families.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Associate Scientist II

The Opportunity

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for an Associate Scientist II

In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is to provide innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Day to day activities may include but are not limited to the following:

Primary Function:
  • Develop and optimize nutritional products for commercial launch by creating formulations that improve product performance, support product claims, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
  • Support the technical development of nutritional products and lead defined project workstreams ranging from line extensions and renovations to new product innovations.
  • Support product development activities from concept through commercialization.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Support the planning and execution of experiments to optimize the nutritional, microbiological, sensory, and physical attributes of new and existing products.
  • Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials; document observations, analyze results, and communicate conclusions and recommendations.
  • Interpret experimental results and recommend appropriate next steps and action plans.
  • Support scale-up, production readiness, and commercialization activities.
  • Prepare technical reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Purchasing, and Legal.
  • Support the evaluation of ingredients, formulations, and technical solutions to achieve product development objectives.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Accountability/Scope:
  • Independently execute assigned project activities and contribute to the successful delivery of product development initiatives.
  • Identify technical challenges, risks, and opportunities, and recommend data-driven solutions in collaboration with project teams.
  • Build technical expertise in nutritional product development, ingredient functionality, and the New Product Development process.
  • Deliver high-quality work through sound scientific practices, attention to detail, and timely execution.
  • Apply continuous improvement principles by evaluating existing approaches and incorporating new tools, technologies, and ways of working.
  • Develop an understanding of business priorities, consumer needs, and product requirements to support project objectives.


Required Qualifications
  • MS in Food Science or a related scientific field with 0-3 years of relevant experience, or BS in Food Science or a related scientific field with 3-7 years of relevant experience.


Preferred:
  • Experience in food, nutrition, beverage, dairy, or related product development environments preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and technical reporting preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods while supporting laboratory, pilot plant, and production activities.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed to support R&D trials.


MISC:
  • This is an on-site role - not a remote role.
  • Sponsorship: we will not provide sponsorship of any kind for this role (including OPT).
  • Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.


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

The base pay for this position is
$55,300.00 - $110,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Research and Discovery

DIVISION:
ANRD Nutrition Research & Development

LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : RP04

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT 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)

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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