Optimization Engineer, Data Scientist

Abbott

Abbott is a global leader in healthcare dedicated to advancing science and technology to improve health outcomes globally. Their Nutrition Division in Columbus, Ohio, focuses on developing science-based nutrition products. The Optimization Engineer, Data Scientist role is essential for leading technical support and process optimization at the plant, playing a key role in the nutritional product manufacturing process.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Lead technical support and formulation for nutritional products.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and determine root causes.
• Support product development and manage clinical batch manufacturing.
• Optimize processes utilizing data mining and advanced scientific methods.
• Improve processing and formulation designs to meet product specifications.
• Coordinate technical communication between the plant and R&D centers.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled production areas.
• Comprehensive training and career development.
• Competitive compensation and financial incentives.
• Healthcare coverage starting day 1, along with wellness programs.
• Generous vacation and holiday package.
• 401(k) with company match and retiree healthcare benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.

This role requires you to have:

• BS/MS degree in chemistry or engineering.
• Strong mathematical and formulation calculation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of liquid processing and filling lines.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with Excel, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, SQL.
• Familiarity with tools like Anaconda, Jupyter Notebook, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity. They offer wellness assessments for medical coverage benefits and emphasize safety and inclusion in the workforce.