2027 Sales Cancer Diagnostics Intern

Abbott Laboratories; Alabama; On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Mentorship

Project work

Paid internship

Job summary

Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics Division offers a 12-week paid internship in Inside and Field Sales. housing and transportation are provided if criteria are met, with one-on-one mentorship and meaningful project work within the ONCO division. A path to a full-time role exists after graduation.

Interns build essential skills in sales, business development and diagnostics, choosing either commercial strategy or field-based sales tracks.

Qualifications

• Completed at least three years of college education before beginning internship.
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship.
• Bachelor’s degree in sales, finance, business or marketing is preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Meaningful project work and skill development applied across the ONCO division.
• Comprehensive training in sales, business development and diagnostics selling.
• Interns gain foundational skills for a career in healthcare sales with a track in commercial strategy or field sales.
• One-on-one mentorship across various levels and experience.

Education

Three years college completed

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Tools

Analytical thinking

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics Division, we will transform the way cancer is detected, diagnosed and managed for more people around the world. We’re focused on patients, providers, doctors, researchers, and caregivers. Our medical experts partner with the industry’s best minds and collaborate with top institutions, advocacy partners, and policymakers to help change lives and transform how the world approaches cancer.

Inside Sales and Field Sales

The purpose of the Sales internship is to provide meaningful, hands‑on professional experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in a range of areas, including marketing, sales, and business, based on business need. Ideal candidates combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem‑solving abilities. Inside Sales and Field Sales internship trains and develops future sales professionals within the Cancer Diagnostics division through cross‑functional project work and direct customer and stakeholder interactions. Interns build the foundational skills needed for a career in healthcare sales, choosing a track in either commercial strategy or field‑based sales.

Internship Details

Cancer Diagnostics Division of Abbott 12-week paid internship

• Housing and transportation provided (if criteria are met)
• One‑on‑one mentorship across various levels and experience
• Meaningful project work and skill development applied across the ONCO division
• Comprehensive commercial or field sales experience, with potential for a full‑time position upon graduation
• Structured training in sales, business development, and diagnostics selling
• Fun and team‑oriented social events

Inside Sales track location: Onsite in Madison, WI at Cancer Diagnostics Headquarters location

Field Sales track locations: Atlanta, Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio-PA, Detroit. Must be in or willing to relocated to the above locations

Basic Qualifications

• Completed at least three years of college education before beginning internship
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferable in sales, finance, business or marketing
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic performance (GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher)
• Relevant sales and leadership experience
• Interest in working in the healthcare or diagnostics field
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

The base pay for this position is $16.85 – $33.75/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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