Automation Engineer I - Lab Automation & Data Systems

abbott; Alabama; On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in the United States is seeking an Automation Engineer I to join a cross-functional team in Madison. You will help develop and deploy automated laboratory solutions for pre-analytical sample processing, immunoassay and NGS-based workflows in a FDA-regulated environment.

The role emphasizes software and hardware integration, documentation under design controls, troubleshooting, and collaboration with R&D, operations, and IT to deliver high-quality results that impact patient care.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience with automated liquid handlers in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with Next-Generation sequencing workflows.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated laboratory solutions through programming of liquid handling robotics platforms for existing assay workflows in FDA-regulated environments.
• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Translate laboratory processes and procedures into user needs and software requirements.
• Develop robust liquid handler methods for scalable, high-throughput use integrating with data management and sample tracking.
• Iteratively improve software based on experimental data and user feedback.
• Maintain and improve the performance of existing software.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

B.S. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or field as outlined in the essential duties

M.S. degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or field as outlined in the essential duties

Tools

Hamilton liquid handlers

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott in the United States is seeking an Automation Engineer I to join a cross-functional team in Madison. You will help develop and deploy automated laboratory solutions for pre-analytical sample processing, immunoassay and NGS-based workflows in a FDA-regulated environment.

The role emphasizes software and hardware integration, documentation under design controls, troubleshooting, and collaboration with R&D, operations, and IT to deliver high-quality results that impact patient care.