Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation

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

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation to lead automation technology development and deployment for histopathology lab operations, including the Madison, WI Cancer Diagnostics Division. You will partner with lab operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities and vendors to implement digital pathology, workflow improvements and process development initiatives.

The role focuses on integrating technology into laboratory operations, working with personnel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or Associates with 2+ years experience.
• 6+ years of engineering or relevant industry experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy automation technologies for histopathology laboratory operations.
• Collaborate with lab operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities and vendors to implement digital pathology and workflow improvements.
• Bridge engineering and laboratory operations to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Skills

Engineering degree

6+ years experience

Automation experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associates degree in Engineering or related field with 2 years experience

Tools

Laboratory automation tools

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Overview

The Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation will play a key role in the development and deployment of automation technologies supporting Exact Sciences' expanding histopathology laboratory operations, including the new Cancer Diagnostics Division laboratory in Madison, WI. This position partners with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and external vendors to implement digital pathology, laboratory automation, workflow improvements, and related process development initiatives. The primary focus of this role is integration of technology into laboratory operations. The Staff Engineer will work closely with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams to understand clinical workflows, support implementation of new instrumentation and systems, and drive successful adoption of new technologies. This position requires a collaborative engineer with strong technical, interpersonal, and process improvement skills who can bridge engineering and laboratory operations to deliver sustainable business and operational outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field and 2 years of experience.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering or relevant industry.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Technical proficiency and experience in automation, system development, and integration in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in process optimization involving complex workflows comprising both system equipment and software components to ensure user and business requirements are met.
• Experience working in a CAP/CLIA and/or other regulated production environment.
• Advanced knowledge of database, laboratory information management systems, and other file management applications.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

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