Technical Application Specialist- East Region

Abbott
Green Oaks, IL

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.

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 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

  • This is a field-based position, with 90% or more travel expected.

  • Qualified candidates must currently live in the territory near a major airport.

  • Preferred Locations: MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, GA, Maryland, FL or the East region for a strong candidate

  • Must have a Valid Driver's License.

What You'll Work On

Provide primary support to ADD customers and field personnel for the most complex instruments, focusing on onsite integration, assay training, and troubleshooting.

Serve as a key resource for resolving instrument and reagent issues both onsite and remotely, and ensure all relevant information is documented in the complaint handling system.

  • Lead complex instrument and reagent integrations at customer sites, collaborating with project managers to execute technical plans.

  • Conduct entrance interviews to assess customer needs and manage expectations; plan and oversee the integration process.

  • Provide onsite operations training to customers.

  • Manage integration timelines and conduct exit interviews to present results and secure customer buy-in.

  • Deliver technical support onsite and remotely for hardware, software, and reagent issues; troubleshoot and resolve performance concerns to improve customer self-sufficiency.

  • Accurately document complaints and resolutions in the CAPA system; contribute to continuous improvement by identifying product and process gaps.

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal teams, influencing sales, service, and support strategies.

  • Provide feedback on new product performance and customer usability to drive design improvements.

  • Support account management in critical situations, collaborating across sales and service teams.

  • Maintain technical proficiency and adhere to defined work processes, safety guidelines, and documentation standards.

  • Manage project, time, and customer accounts to align with organizational priorities and sales objectives.

  • High-visibility role influencing customer satisfaction.

  • Operates independently with broad discretion; collaborates across teams and functions.

  • Drives CAPA effectiveness through accurate documentation and resolution of customer concerns.

  • Upholds integrity and transparency in all customer and internal interactions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or other Health Science-related fields

  • Two (2) years' experience in a clinical laboratory environment, technical call center, or Abbott Diagnostics products

Preferred Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Science

  • Four (4) years' experience in a clinical laboratory environment, preferably in Chemistry and Immunoassay at a hospital, clinic, reference lab or physician's office laboratory.

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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]

Posted 2026-04-09

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