Title: R&D Technician ILocation: Columbus, OhioDuration: 12 Month AssignmentDuties: Supports the product development of nutritional liquid and powder products.Manufacture product in Pilot Plant facilities (perform batch calculations, create manufacturing instructions, order and weigh ingredients, assemble batches for processing and fill into containers).Coordinate analytical testing of product (prepare testing protocols, complete purchase orders, compile test results, perform unit conversions).Conduct product evaluations (powder oxidation and scoop delivery studies, in process testing of pH, viscosity and total solids).Communicate results of experiments (organize data into tables, prepare bills of materials, complete manufacturing run summaries).Skills:Food developmentAnalyticalLab experienceRelevant experience (course work or job experience)Worked in a team atmosphereEducation: Bachelor's degree in food science preferred, but any Science related field (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry) will also be considered. Manager will consider viewing someone with an Associate's degree as long as they have relevant working experience.Interview: Preferred in person, but open to Teams if needed.Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.