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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our location in Lake County, IL on site. We currently have an opportunity for a Systems Integration Specialist.   

What You’ll Work On

Write and execute moderately complex system related verification and or characterization protocols and data packages.

Moderate proficiency in operation of instrument, software operating systems, and repair/replacement of parts/subassemblies.

Support moderately complex investigations of system issues. Troubleshooting across multiple system functions (hardware and software or hardware and assay performance problems).

Identify, confirm, and interpret interacting causes & effects behind instrument issues, discrepancies, problems, or complaints in accordance with governing procedures.

Apply quantitative methods, analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusion, and provide and implement improvements.

Collaborates across functional areas - Present, deliver and interpret information amongst product team members, managers, and other systems development personnel.

Maintain adherence to Quality System - Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.

Review technical risks and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.

Technical Leadership and Mentoring - May provide input into moderate to complex project and design plans and timelines.

Work well with others in a collaborative, goal-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Life or Physical Science, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, (or closely related discipline is preferred).  

2 + years of work-related experience with degree or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree.

Experience in immunoassay development, assay technical support or assay reagent design.

Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 + years of Good Lab Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice, laboratory duties,

2 + years of PC Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Data representation

Experience in Abbott or similar company in a similar role.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.