Intern (R&D) - Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

at  Abbott Laboratories

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time registration at time of application in an undergraduate BSc / BASc degree program of studies in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering: recently graduated or student having completed second- or third year studies.
• Hands-on laboratory work experience preferred.
• Experienced in chemistry and/or biochemistry laboratory.
• Innovation, ingenuity, demonstrated learning ability.
• Experience in research environment—designing, testing, evaluation, documentation.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Minimum GPA of B+ or equivalence
• Strong verbal and written communication/documentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge, experience with image capture and processing is an asset.
• Knowledge, experience performing complex data analysis using Excel, JMP, MatLab, etc., is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of electrochemical sensors and detection is an asset. Background in fluid mechanics or microfluidics an asset.
• Eight month term.
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We’re searching for a highly motivated chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering student, preferably with a background in chemical analysis or medical diagnostics, to join the Development team at Abbott Point of Care Canada. The successful candidate will be working in the fast-paced R&D Development group to help with verification and validation activities, including execution and logistics, within a quality-controlled environment for innovative point of care diagnostic test cartridges based on microfluidics as part of the i-STAT System.