Cancer Diagnostics Ops Intern: Process Development

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an intern for the Cancer Diagnostics (Process Development & Automation Eng) team in Madison, WI. The role focuses on assisting with installation, calibration, maintenance, and qualification of lab instrumentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA, cGMP, FDA, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, revising SOPs, maintaining project docs, and presenting findings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Associate's Degree Technical Program or Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field.
• 1 year towards an Associate's Degree Technical Program or 2 years towards a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field completed by internship start.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment installation, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
• Support identification, documentation, and analysis of workflows to uncover inefficiencies.
• Collaborate to update SOPs to reflect current practices and ensure compliance.
• Collect, clean, and analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain project documentation including notes, timelines, and progress updates.
• Develop reports or slide decks to communicate findings and recommendations to internal audiences.
• Complete accurate service records and ensure GDP and safety/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Documentation

Calibration

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Abbott is seeking an intern for the Cancer Diagnostics (Process Development & Automation Eng) team in Madison, WI. The role focuses on assisting with installation, calibration, maintenance, and qualification of lab instrumentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA, cGMP, FDA, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, revising SOPs, maintaining project docs, and presenting findings.