Graduate Trainee (Associate Scientist), Product Development

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assist in new or revised formulations and production process development under supervision for new or line-extension product.

Assist Scientists in bench, scale-up, plant trial, and manufacturing of new/ revised product.

Assist Scientist in manufacturing support and troubleshooting for existing formulation and process.

Conduct revision on plant process to deliver the required product specifications.

Assist in projects to improve plant costs, product margins, quality and business excellence goals in product and process related fields.

Assist Scientist in conduction the qualification of new and alternate supply of ingredients and packaging. Assist in new process qualifications and validation studies.

Monitor shelf-life studied and provides technical justifications for the shelf-life.

Assist documentation to support product registration and First Lot to Stock commercialization activities.

Direct own daily activities to meet project deliverables and priorities.

Document experiment, results and observation in a timely accurate manner. Analyze data, formulate conclusion and write report.

Compliance to all applicable safety, quality and AN policies and procedures.

Assist Scientist to design and conducts advanced independent and multidisciplinary technology transfer and application developments.

Assist Scientist in applying advanced technology and manufacturing knowledge to projects and manufacturing efficiency.

Work with Scientists to deliver breakthrough technology for Asia Region.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop formulations and/or processes for new and existing products to the markets.

Contributes to the definition and timely achievement of overall project goals.

Adhere to project milestones for sub-projects, and assures activities are on critical path.

Summarizes data and analyzes results; formulates conclusions and reviews progress with supervisor.

Work independently to meet goals and project objectives

Perform feasibility and optimization on studies at lab, pilot, and plant scale.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in a related scientific field.

Basic knowledge of food and nutrition science and technology principles and applications.

Fluency in Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint).

Troubleshooting and resolve/recommend.

Demonstrated ability to assess and synthesize scientific data.

Some travel may be required.

Strong interpersonal and writing skills with attention to details.

Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally.

Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload.

Possess learning agility, will to win, sense of urgency, integrity and teamwork.