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Abbott Laboratories

Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation

madison, WI

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About this opportunity

Abbott Laboratories lists this Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Overview

The Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation will play a key role in the development and deployment of automation technologies supporting Exact Sciences' expanding histopathology laboratory operations, including the new Cancer Diagnostics Division laboratory in Madison, WI. This position partners with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and external vendors to implement digital pathology, laboratory automation, workflow improvements, and related process development initiatives.

The primary focus of this role is integration of technology into laboratory operations. The Staff Engineer will work closely with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams to understand clinical workflows, support implementation of new instrumentation and systems, and drive successful adoption of new technologies. This position requires a collaborative engineer with strong technical, interpersonal, and process improvement skills who can bridge engineering and laboratory operations to deliver sustainable business and operational outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field and 2 years of experience.

6+ years of experience in engineering or relevant industry.

Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.

Technical proficiency and experience in automation, system development, and integration in a laboratory environment.

Experience in process optimization involving complex workflows comprising both system equipment and software components to ensure user and business requirements are met.

Experience working in a CAP/CLIA and/or other regulated production environment.

Advanced knowledge of database, laboratory information management systems, and other file management applications.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Worksite address

madison, WI, 53774, US

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