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Abbott Diabetes Care have an exciting opportunity for five Student Scientists to join our Research & Development team for an approximately 12-month internship (starting middle of July 2022) at our site in Witney, Oxfordshire.
The Role
Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) is part of the Medical Devices division. Here at ADC, we design, develop, and manufacture leading-edge blood glucose monitoring technology, including our revolutionary Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, which is used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes.
Our R&D Department has several ongoing projects, and whilst on placement students will be integrated into one of the teams to support existing and upcoming work. Day to day activities will depend on the nature of the project and team assigned, but typically include prototype fabrication, experimental trials, investigations and testing, data analysis and result interpretation, problem solving, report writing and presentation of the results.
The role also involves regular interactions with other departments including Statistics, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. Experimental work may involve handling venous and capillary blood samples. To fulfill job requirements, full training, as well as full Health and Safety training in accordance with company policy will be provided.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, well organised individual studying for a degree in biology, biomedical science or similar, with an interest in diabetes, biosensors, materials science, and electrochemistry. This role would suit a person with good communication skills who enjoys working on a variety of different projects simultaneously.
Benefits
At our Centre of Excellence site in Witney we also support our employees to live life to the fullest – whether it’s joining our Schools program, tending the allotments, or supporting Wellness, Charity or STEM teams, there is plenty going for you to engage with as and when you wish.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV (which must include your first-year grades) and cover letter as one consolidated document. The closing date is 17th December 2021 and interviews will be conducted in mid-January 2022.
By submitting your application, you consent for your details to be shared with Randstad, our Third-Party Labour supplier, who are working on behalf of Abbott on this position.
For University courses requiring submissions, for example reports, the intent of NDA agreement will be sought before interview.
What 2020 students said
'My placement year as a R&D Science Student at Abbott Diabetes Care has been a very rewarding experience. At Abbott I have had the opportunity to lead projects all the way from protocol writing and prototype builds, to data analysis to report writing. Abbott is a workplace which encourages innovation, and the fast-paced nature of their work means that there is always something to get involved in!'
'As a R&D Student Scientist at ADC, you will have the chance to work on real projects that contribute to your teams’ goals. You will be given real responsibilities, whilst working with market-leading technology in this field. There are plenty of opportunities for personal development, as well as experiencing working to critical business deadlines for a global healthcare company. Working with ADC for my placement year has been a fantastic experience.'
