Lab Automation Engineer I — High-Impact, Cross-Functional

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott seeks an Automation Engineer I to join a cross-functional team including Systems Development, R&D, Operations and IT to develop and deploy automated laboratory solutions for pre-analytical sample processing, immunoassays and NGS-based assays in support of high-complexity medical devices.

This role operates in an FDA-regulated environment, applying software, mechanical, electrical and biomedical concepts to build scalable automation platforms delivering timely, high-quality results that

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences or Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year of experience with automated liquid handlers in regulated environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate across sites.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues with scientists.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated laboratory solutions using liquid handling robotics.
• Participate in software development lifecycle.
• Translate lab processes into software requirements and user needs.
• Develop scalable, high-throughput liquid handler methods.
• Document protocols, test results and deviations under design controls.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Software testing

Communication

Education

BS in Life Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Hamilton liquid handlers

Job description

Abbott seeks an Automation Engineer I to join a cross-functional team including Systems Development, R&D, Operations and IT to develop and deploy automated laboratory solutions for pre-analytical sample processing, immunoassays and NGS-based assays in support of high-complexity medical devices.

This role operates in an FDA-regulated environment, applying software, mechanical, electrical and biomedical concepts to build scalable automation platforms delivering timely, high-quality results that