R&D Operations & Events Coordinator

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is hiring for an Office Support Coordinator in the Core Laboratory division, based onsite in Abbott Park, IL. This role supports the R&D organization with operational and executive assistance, travel planning, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination.

You will coordinate meetings, events, and communications, and partner with procurement and finance teams to manage budgets and approvals. The role requires strong attention to detail and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in office administration, business operations, executive support, project coordination, or a related role.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, executive travel, and complex calendar management.
• Experience supporting procurement activities, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor coordination, and budget tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and enterprise procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Organizational Operations and Procurement coordination (80%).
• Event, Meeting and Travel Coordination from planning to execution, including budgets and vendor relations.
• Organizational Communications support for leadership updates, newsletters and meeting materials.

Skills

5+ years experience

Event planning

Procurement coordination

Calendar management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Abbott is hiring for an Office Support Coordinator in the Core Laboratory division, based onsite in Abbott Park, IL. This role supports the R&D organization with operational and executive assistance, travel planning, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination.

You will coordinate meetings, events, and communications, and partner with procurement and finance teams to manage budgets and approvals. The role requires strong attention to detail and global collaboration.