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Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.  Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people At Abbott Molecular, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics.

Our location in Des Plaines, IL currently has an opportunity for a Statistician.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide appropriate statistical input into study design and analysis of data. 
• Ensures that statistical sections of protocol-directed clinical studies are designed to establish or validate product performance claims. 
• Participates in the preparation of data review and regulatory submissions.
• The Statistician has established a high degree of competence in statistics and programming.

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.  Complies with FDA and other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures and task assignments.
• Provides input to study design, protocols, CRFs; creates statistical analysis plans.
• Set up study directory for analysis programming environment.
• Work with data management to set up study data processing.
• Conducts complex data checks, work with data management and clinical affairs to ensure data integrity.
• Performs SAS or R programming to generate tables, figures and data listings for verification study and clinical study records.
• Participates on project teams, be able to communicates the basic stats principal to the project team, acts as the subject matter expert on the team. 
• Performs program verification activities, or other related duties on occasion, as assigned.
• Be able to solve simple issues independently.
• Update manager on important issues in a timely manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required

• B.S. Statistics (or related field) 2 plus years’ experience

Preferred

• Master’s degree plus 1 year experience or PhD in Statistics (or related field) is preferred.
• Specific experience in clinical statistics is desirable.
• Familiarity with at least one statistical programming package required; extensive experience with SAS preferred.   
• Experience working on medical device studies in highly regulated environment preferred.
• Able to work both independently and as a team member.
• Experience coordination, prioritizing and setting timelines for multiple tasks.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to describe complex procedures concisely and accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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