Abbott

Informatics Technical Specialist I (Laboratory)

United States full-time Entry $61,300 - $122,700
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About the role

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

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

This is a remote position

Qualified candidates preferred to live in the Eastern part of the US.

Easy access to major metropolitan airport

Must be able to travel up to 75%.

Must have a Valid Driver’s License.

Join Abbott's Core Lab Informatics team supporting AlinIQ Digital Health Solutions, helping laboratories improve efficiency through automation, connectivity, and advanced informatics technology. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.
What You’ll Work On
As an Informatics Technical Specialist I, you'll serve as a technical expert supporting Abbott's laboratory automation and informatics solutions.
The implementation strategy includes pre-implementation planning and preparation; software installation; connectivity; verification testing; customer training; and technical support.
In addition:

Lead or support with leading software implementation, integration, and verification activities for customer sites.

Support system connectivity between laboratory instruments, LIS, and IT environments.

Conduct software installations, testing, training, and go-live support.

Troubleshoot technical issues remotely and on-site as needed.

Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, field service teams, and project teams.

Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support and issue resolution.

Partner with Abbott project managers, laboratory staff, IT teams, and customer stakeholders throughout implementations.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting customer expectations and project timelines.

Gather customer requirements and help design scalable informatics and automation solutions.

Collaborate with global support teams to resolve complex technical issues.

Support sales and business growth through exceptional customer service and technical expertise.

Partner with Marketing and Product teams to identify customer needs and support future product enhancements.

In order to be successful in this role you will have the following: Strong IT, networking, and software troubleshooting skills, excellent communication and customer-facing skills. You will also have the ability to build relationships with customers and cross-functional teams, strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to work independently while collaborating across diverse teams.

You will work closely with Laboratory Managers, IT, LIS, and HIS Teams, Project Managers, Sales Representatives, Field Service Engineers, Vendors, Contractors and Senior Leadership/

Maintain compliance with the Abbott Code of Business Conduct.

Support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives.

In addition, you will help healthcare organizations improve laboratory operations by implementing and supporting industry-leading automation and informatics solutions that enable better patient care.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 0-2 years of formal IT technical application experience is required.

Familiarity with laboratory workflow and operations.

Excellent communication, organization, project management, and attention to detail.

Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of general networking; server technologies/ services; workstation/desktop technology; internet protocols; remote connectivity and Microsoft Windows Server (NT/2000/XP/2k3) skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred with preferred areas in computer science; information systems; medical technology; or related field.

Experience with ADD's instrument systems is a strong plus.

A background as a medical technologist being ideal, however, other work experience within the lab environment would be acceptable.

Additional experience in the hospital or laboratory information systems environment preferred.

Areas of knowledge should also include virtual server; corporate virus protection products; back-up systems; firewalls; VPN client and tunnel technologies. Education or experience in medical technology or clinical laboratory science; ASCP; CLS (NCA).

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

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Informatics Technical Specialist I (Laboratory) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Abbott?
  3. Which of API integration, Customer Service and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Informatics Technical Specialist I (Laboratory) role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Customer Service and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Abbott needs from this hire.

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