DirecciónAbout 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.
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 will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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.
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.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Ottawa, Ontario location in the Point of Care, Diagnostics division. 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.
Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics and toxicology.
What You’ll Do
As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be involved in execution and monitoring of clinical studies for the i-STAT® whole blood testing system. As part of the Clinical Affairs Team, your responsibilities will include preparation of study specific documents, maintenance of Trial Master Files, writing standard operating procedures, and logistical support for clinical studies. You may also participate in remote study monitoring to ensure timely and successful execution of clinical studies. You will interact with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, project managers, statisticians, and data managers to design, execute, analyze and report on clinical studies.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Education: B.Sc. preferred, or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of two years’ experience in conducting Clinical Research or related scientific laboratory skills.
Strong technical writing skills (English)
Experience in clinical or laboratory research in medical devices or in vitro diagnostics is an asset.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice is strongly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
You must be a self-starter and can follow instructions and use good judgment.
The individual must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
This position requires someone who can work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Some travel may be required (15%)
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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
