Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 70,000 people.
Position Summary
Abbott Molecular (AM) is seeking a student to support a key Global Marketing initiative to identify external funding sources (governmental and non-governmental) for development-stage, strategic molecular diagnostics products in infectious disease or oncology testing, especially for developing world markets. The successful candidate will 1) devise a search strategy to find opportunities for research funding, 2) automate the distribution of information using one or several IT applications, and 3) automate updates and filters. The work will be done in partnership with AM managers and the Library Information Resource (LIR) staff.
Additional details include:
- Part-time, paid position at the Abbott office in the UIUC Research Park
- Salary commensurate with experience
- 10-20 hours/week (exceptions made on a case-by-case basis)
- Flexible work schedule
- Position to begin as soon as possible
- Must be committed through the end of Fall Semester 2014, including Summer Semesters
- Application Deadline: February 26, 2014
Primary Responsibilities
- Identify and search all available sources, such as government databases and private foundations
- Communicate with AM managers on a consistent basis to identify relevant information and refine searches
- Compile information into a comprehensive document or database for distribution to relevant team members
- Develop IT applications to automate the distribution, updating, and filtering of information
Qualifications
- Must be a current UIUC student
- BA, BS, or MS in information technology, library science, or related field
- Experience in searching, databases, and communication
- Grant application experience desirable but not required
- Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
- Able to work independently and respond well to feedback
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to meet deadlines
- Well organized and attentive to detail
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete an online application at www.abbott.com/careers, and under Job Search, use the keywords, “University Science Park Opportunities”. Additionally, candidates should send a copy of their resume or CV to roger.antoniazzo@abbott.com, and cc: dustin.starkey@abbott.com.