Trainee, Nutrition Science

at  Abbott Laboratories

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Work under guidance of Senior Scientist(s) to synthesize scientific evidence, strategize scientific communications, and provide brand support for the pediatric brands

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in a related field such as Nutrition, Dietetics, Life Sciences, or Public Health
• Prior internship experience in Nutrition/Clinical Science
• Basic knowledge in food and nutritional sciences, with basic understanding of statistics
• Strong technical writing skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
• Competent in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with PowerBI and data analytics is an advantage

• Conduct literature reviews and summarize data and insights to help identify knowledge gaps and address scientific questions
• Support the development of communication materials for consumers and healthcare professionals
• Support the development and preparation of substantiation for product claims
• Analyze the competitive landscape and provide appropriate updates and recommendations
• Manage internal knowledge databases
• Propose and implement methods to improve workflow and processes
• Assist in selected nutrition research projects