Associate Food Scientist - Nutrition - Columbus, Oh

Associate Food Scientist

About Abbott

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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for an Associate Food Scientist. In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Interact with cross-functional teams, including Supply chain, Process Technology, Analytical, Regulatory, QA, Purchasing, Sensory and Marketing or Sales to ensure products and prototypes meet benchmarks and project criteria.
• Interact with suppliers, trade organizations, and research organizations seeking new innovative solutions and technologies to address complex formulation challenges
• Prepare research batches in the pilot plant or on benchtop in a lab. Perform batch calculations, prepare weigh sheets and manufacturing instructions. Coordinate testing. Monitor, organize, and interpret results. Draw conclusions from the analytical results and reformulate or suggest direction for and implement improvements to formulations. Recognize problems and initiate corrective actions. Communicate technical results to project teams. Author summary reports on technical findings.
• Conceive, plan, design, and conduct independent research on ingredients, formulations and processes related to the development of nutritional products. Apply advanced scientific knowledge of chemistry, microbiology and engineering to projects. Follow direction provided by project goals and experimental design.
• Identify new ingredients and technologies that provide innovative solutions to product development challenges in complex matrices. Evaluating alternate protein sources from plant-based ingredients and real food ingredients in clean label beverages.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required

• B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, biological or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Biochemistry, with preferably one-year relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to generate and translate innovative concepts into technically feasible and consumer-relevant prototypes and products.
• Curiosity, team player, with high energy and desire to achieve results are essential to be successful.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding background in Science and Math. Emphasis on food chemistry, microbiology, engineering, food manufacturing/processing technology, product development and ingredient interactions would be desired.

MISC: There is no relocation offered for this role

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• 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.