Data Scientist

Key Skills

Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Effective communication skills, Lean Six Sigma, Machine learning techniques, MATLAB Programming, Microsoft-Excel, PowerBI, Powerpoint, Python Programming, R Programming, SPSS Statistics

Job Description

The Opportunity

Abbott’s Rapid Diagnostics (ARDx) are looking for a Data Scientist to join the Shared Services-Data Science, Analytics & Statistics team, providing support sites and Business units within ARDx.

The role can be based in Galway (Ireland) but other Abbott locations like Maidenhead (UK) or Lake Forest (US-IL) will be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Improve data based decision making and provide insights that add value to ARDx.
• Deliver PMS reports and Quality metrics to facilitate improved customer experience and compliance.
• Accelerate Margin, Revenue & Compliance projects using Data Science, Statistics, and Quality Excellence tools
• Drive towards the automation of data analytics through integration with transactional and other systems and develop/implement other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
• Preparation and distribution of reports to support management requirement, highlight key trend performance on process and product quality
• Performing detailed ad-hoc analysis on multiple data streams with findings summarized in report format for internal customers
• Provide troubleshooting analysis
• Addressing questions relative to sources and resources included in reports and methodology used to analyze data
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of applicable Quality Processes as per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies
• Design new trend rules using statistical methodologies, apply ML & AI to existing datasets
• Has responsibility for entire projects

Profile

• Previous experience in reporting and analysis with frequent use of either Minitab/SPSS/R/Python/Matlab/JMP or similar and PowerBI
• Degree or equivalent with strong Maths/Statistics component (e.g. Science, Engineering, Computing degree)
• Progressive experience with increasingly complex data analysis
• Deep knowledge and highly exposed to analysis techniques including SPC, ML and visualisation and communication of complex data
• Advanced degree or experience/exposure in Lean/Six Sigma, or similar is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Easily adapts to change, works independently and requires minimal supervision
• Self-starter that can meet timelines and obtain guidance when appropriate
• Expert in Microsoft Excel/Visio/PowerPoint/Word to capture, analyse, and present ad hoc analysis

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.