ABBOTT PARK, Ill., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott was recently named among The Scientist magazine's "Best Places to Work in Industry" for the fifth year in a row. This prestigious list is based on a detailed survey of scientists at a cross-section of companies and research institutions nationwide.
"At Abbott, we take great pride in this continued recognition from The Scientist," said John Leonard, M.D., vice president, Global Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abbott. "Being a top employer for scientists helps us remain competitive and continue to recruit the best talent."
At Abbott, scientists ranked the company the highest in training and development opportunities and in benefits. Scientists at Abbott are given opportunities to succeed in their careers through management training programs, online mentoring tools and networking groups.
"This year's results again indicate that strong leadership and a sense of personal satisfaction are essential ingredients for a healthy work environment," said Richard Gallagher, editor and publisher, The Scientist. "We are pleased to be able to provide the results of this survey to our readers for the fifth consecutive year."
Respondents were asked to assess their working environment according to 45 criteria in eight different categories, including the efficacy of internal communications, quality of the research environment, and opportunities for training and development. The Scientist's May issue features detailed survey results and rankings of the top 15 large (more than 4,000 employees) and 15 small (4,000 employees or less) institutions and are available on The Scientist Web site at http://www.the-scientist.com.
Recognition for Scientists
Abbott scientists are rewarded through Chairman's awards, President's awards, patent/inventor awards and induction into the prestigious Volwiler Society, which was established in 1985 to recognize the company's most distinguished scientists and engineers. Named for the late Ernest H. Volwiler, Ph.D., an internationally recognized scientist and former Abbott president and chairman of the board, the society encourages professional growth, and constant pursuit of innovation and scientific discovery.
About The Scientist
The Scientist, the magazine of the life sciences, has informed and entertained life science professionals around the world for the past 20 years. The magazine provides print and online coverage of the latest developments in the life sciences including trends in research, new technology, news, business and careers - all from the viewpoint of the scientists themselves. The Scientist reaches the leading researchers in academia and industry that are interested in maintaining a broad view of the life sciences by reading insightful articles that are current, concise, accurate and entertaining. For more information about The Scientist, visit http://www.the-scientist.com.
About Abbott
In addition to being recognized among the country's best employers for scientists, Abbott has been named to the Top 10 among the "50 Best Places to Launch a Career" by BusinessWeek magazine. Abbott also earned recognition as one of the Top 10 companies on Working Mother magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" in 2006. Abbott has recently been named to the "Best Companies for Adoption" list by The Dave Thomas Foundation, and FORTUNE has also repeatedly recognized Abbott as one of the "Best Companies for Minorities" and as one of "America's Most Admired Companies" every year since the list's inception in 1983.
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs 65,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.
Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at http://www.abbott.com.
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