Remote Automation Specialist – Core Diagnostics

Abbott Laboratories

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 78,000 - 156,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader, seeks an Automation Technical Specialist for remote work across Eastern or Central US. You will lead on-site automation hardware implementations in large core laboratories, coordinate cross-functional teams, and resolve complex technical issues to ensure successful customer outcomes.

The role requires up to 100% travel, a technical degree, and hands-on automation experience within clinical labs or diagnostics.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent in Engineering, Automation Tech, Biomedical Equipment Tech, or related field.
  • Minimum 4 years in automation systems, lab instrumentation, or complex technical systems.
  • Experience solving technical issues in customer-facing environments.
  • Willingness to travel up to 100% and access to a major airport.

Responsibilities

  • Lead onsite implementation activities for automation hardware in large core labs.
  • Coordinate projects with customers, PMs, leadership, field teams, and vendors.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support throughout the lifecycle.
  • Deliver training and technical guidance to field personnel during/after implementation.
  • Support new product launches and instrument additions at customer sites.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Customer-facing
Project coordination
Technical leadership

Education

Associate degree in Engineering
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Abbott Diagnostics platforms
Automation platforms

Job description

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader, seeks an Automation Technical Specialist for remote work across Eastern or Central US. You will lead on-site automation hardware implementations in large core laboratories, coordinate cross-functional teams, and resolve complex technical issues to ensure successful customer outcomes.

The role requires up to 100% travel, a technical degree, and hands-on automation experience within clinical labs or diagnostics.

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