2027 Operations Cancer Diagnostics Intern

Abbott•Madison, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics Division is focused on transforming the way cancer is detected, diagnosed, and managed. This internship offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build a career in a global healthcare leader. The role involves assisting with the installation, calibration, maintenance, and qualification of laboratory instrumentation. The intern will collaborate with laboratory teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure equipment reliability, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Additionally, the intern will contribute to process improvement efforts by analyzing workflows, reviewing and revising SOPs, and performing data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency. The role also includes maintaining project documentation, preparing reports and presentations, and participating in team meetings and workshops. This internship provides exposure to regulated environments, customer relationship building, and skills in technical service, documentation, and enterprise-level project work.

Requirements

Enrolled in either an Associate's Degree Technical Program or Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field.
1 year towards an Associate's Degree Technical Program or 2 years towards a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field completed by internship start.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO, FDA, CLIA)
Experience performing system calibrations to approved specifications
Experience with troubleshooting, including root cause analysis

Responsibilities

Assist with equipment installation, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
Support the identification, documentation, and analysis of current workflows to uncover inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
Collaborate with team members to update SOPs to reflect current practices, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards.
Collect, clean, and analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare summaries and visualizations to support decision-making.
Maintain project documentation including meeting notes, action items, timelines, and progress updates.
Assist in tracking milestones and deliverables.
Develop clear and concise reports or slide decks to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to internal audiences.
Complete accurate service records, ensure documentation meets Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and comply with safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, FDA, ISO, CLIA) and support the company's Quality Management System (QMS).