About this role
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 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
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, delivering industry-leading technologies and expert teams to support diagnostic testing that informs treatment and disease management.
We are hiring a Technical Consultant to support our Infectious Disease division within Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. This is a field-based, remote role based in Denver, CO, requiring up to 75% travel within the territory.
The Technical Consultant will play a key role in account activation, customer retention, and technical education across laboratory and Point-of-Care settings, ensuring successful implementation and optimal use of Abbott’s Infectious Disease products.
What You’ll Work On
- Deliver on-site technical and clinical training for Abbott Infectious Disease products.
- Support verification studies in compliance with CLIA, CAP, COLA, and TJC regulations.
- Build consultative relationships with customers to optimize product utilization and technical processes.
- Lead POC Link connectivity efforts, including implementation, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Educate customers on workflow efficiency, testing volumes, and actionable data insights.
- Present Abbott’s value proposition in high-level customer meetings.
- Conduct workflow analysis to improve turnaround times and customer satisfaction.
- Identify and support at-risk accounts and contribute to account growth strategies.
- Assist with product training for internal teams (sales, marketing, technical services).
- Participate in monthly team calls, webinars, and professional meetings.
- Travel up to 75%, including occasional weekends and short-notice trips.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Nursing (or equivalent degree from an accredited institution)
- Registered Medical Technologist or Registered Nurse in the state of residence
- Minimum 3 years of continuous experience in a clinical lab or critical-care/infectious disease environment
- At least 1 year of experience with implementation or Point-of-Care Testing
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to teach complex subjects to diverse audiences
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Management, supervisory, or Point-of-Care Coordinator (POCC) experience
- Advanced degree and/or sales experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist or Registered Nurse
- Extensive knowledge of Point-of-Care Testing and infectious diseases.
- Demonstrated excellence in customer service, training, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with instrument connectivity and integration in healthcare environments
- Ability to complete assignments accurately and independently with minimal guidance
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that has the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @Abbott News 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.
Other facts
About Abbott Laboratories
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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What you'll do
- The Technical Consultant will deliver on-site technical and clinical training for Infectious Disease products, support verification studies, and build consultative relationships to optimize product utilization and technical processes in laboratory and Point-of-Care settings. Key duties include leading POC Link connectivity efforts, educating customers on workflow efficiency, and conducting workflow analysis to improve turnaround times.
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