Staff Automation Engineer - Lab Process Innovation

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Staff Engineer to advance automation and process development in Madison, WI, supporting histopathology lab operations, including a new Cancer Diagnostics Division lab. You will collaborate across lab operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities and external vendors to deploy digital pathology and workflow improvements.

The role focuses on integrating technology into laboratory operations, driving adoption of new instrumentation and systems, and delivering sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or an Associate degree with 2 years’ experience.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in the industry.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and process development initiatives in histopathology labs.
• Integrate new instrumentation and systems with existing workflows.
• Partner with operations, quality, IT, facilities and vendors to deploy optimizations.
• Drive adoption of digital pathology and sustainable process improvements.

Skills

Automation

Process development

Lab integration

Instrumentation

CAP/CLIA experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Associate in Engineering

Tools

LIMS

Database management

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Staff Engineer to advance automation and process development in Madison, WI, supporting histopathology lab operations, including a new Cancer Diagnostics Division lab. You will collaborate across lab operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities and external vendors to deploy digital pathology and workflow improvements.

The role focuses on integrating technology into laboratory operations, driving adoption of new instrumentation and systems, and delivering sustainable