Technical Consultant- Austin, TX

Abbott; Oregon; Ibrido; USD 61.000 - 123.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Abbott is seeking a Technical Consultant for its Rapid Diagnostics division, based out of Austin, TX, with a field-based remote role. You will provide clinical and technical expertise to healthcare customers using Abbott infectious disease diagnostic solutions, supporting implementation, training, connectivity, and workflow optimization across assigned accounts.

You will lead on-site training for instruments and rapid tests, guide verification studies, and help customers optimize workflows while

Competenze

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Nursing, or a directly related scientific discipline.
• Registered Medical Technologist or Registered Nurse in the state of residence.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory or as a Registered Nurse in a critical care or infectious disease setting.
• Minimum 1 year of implementation, point-of-care testing, or related diagnostic support experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 75%, including occasional short‑notice and weekend travel.

Mansioni

• Deliver on-site technical and clinical training for infectious disease diagnostic products, including instruments and rapid tests.
• Support new account implementations, evaluations, and activations to ensure successful adoption of Abbott solutions.
• Guide customers through verification studies and testing processes while supporting compliance with CLIA, CAP, COLA, and TJC requirements.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource, helping customers optimize workflows and product utilization.
• Lead POC Link connectivity implementations and support integration with customer IT environments.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues and recommend solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Educate customers on testing trends, workflow improvements, testing volumes, and data-driven insights.
• Partner with sales teams to support key accounts, customer retention efforts, and growth opportunities.
• Conduct workflow assessments in clinics and hospitals to improve turnaround times and testing efficiency.
• Deliver educational presentations and ongoing product support to laboratory and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with technical, sales, and marketing teams to share customer insights and market trends.
• Participate in company meetings, training programs, and professional development activities.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Nursing, or related

Registered Medical Technologist or Registered Nurse

Advanced healthcare degree

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working at Abbott

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.

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for the role of Technical Consultant within our Rapid Diagnostics division based out of Austin, TX and this is a field-based remote role.

As the Technical Consultant, you’ll provide clinical and technical expertise to healthcare customers using Abbott infectious disease diagnostic solutions. You’ll support product implementation, training, connectivity, workflow optimization, and customer retention across assigned accounts.

What You’ll Work On

• Deliver on-site technical and clinical training for infectious disease diagnostic products, including instruments and rapid tests.
• Support new account implementations, evaluations, and activations to ensure successful adoption of Abbott solutions.
• Guide customers through verification studies and testing processes while supporting compliance with CLIA, CAP, COLA, and TJC requirements.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource, helping customers optimize workflows and product utilization.
• Lead POC Link connectivity implementations and support integration with customer IT environments.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues and recommend solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Educate customers on testing trends, workflow improvements, testing volumes, and data-driven insights.
• Partner with sales teams to support key accounts, customer retention efforts, and growth opportunities.
• Conduct workflow assessments in clinics and hospitals to improve turnaround times and testing efficiency.
• Deliver educational presentations and ongoing product support to laboratory and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with technical, sales, and marketing teams to share customer insights and market trends.
• Participate in company meetings, training programs, and professional development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Nursing, or a directly related scientific discipline.
• Registered Medical Technologist or Registered Nurse in the state of residence.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory or as a Registered Nurse in a critical care or infectious disease setting.
• Minimum 1 year of implementation, point-of-care testing, or related diagnostic support experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to deliver technical training and education to healthcare professionals.
• Ability to travel up to 75%, including occasional short‑notice and weekend travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in point-of-care coordination, supervisory, or management roles.
• Advanced degree in a healthcare, laboratory, or related field.
• Additional experience supporting infectious disease testing programs.
• Knowledge of point-of-care testing workflows and regulations.
• Experience training customers and resolving technical product issues.
• Familiarity with healthcare instrument connectivity and integration.
• Exposure to customer-facing consulting, implementation, or sales support activities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple customer engagements.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is$61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Sales Force

DIVISION

ID Infectious Disease

LOCATION

United States of America : Remote

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

No

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), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: is the Law link - Espanol: