About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
IT Infrastructure Specialist– Make an Impact in Life‑Saving Technology
Thoratec Switzerland GmbH – Abbott Laboratories | Zurich
Thoratec Switzerland GmbH, part of Abbott Laboratories, is a global leader in life‑saving medical technologies. From our Zurich site, we design, develop, and manufacture breakthrough systems that help patients with advanced heart failure. With a team of 130 highly skilled colleagues across development, quality, and production, we are united by one mission: improving—and saving—lives.
If you want to use your IT expertise in an environment where your work truly matters, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge medical technology while developing your technical skills in a supportive, innovative workplace.
Your Impact
As an IT Systems Administrator, you will play a key role in keeping our critical systems running smoothly. You’ll support end users, maintain and evolve infrastructure, and ensure our technology supports the safe and reliable delivery of advanced medical devices. This role combines hands‑on support, system administration, and project involvement in a highly regulated and impactful industry.
What You'll Do
- Act as a key point of contact for IT systems administration, including Level 1 and Level 2 support following Abbott IT standards.
- Provide end‑user support to ensure smooth daily operations for our onsite teams.
- Install, configure, test, and upgrade software, hardware, and infrastructure in line with project plans.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure business continuity.
- Troubleshoot and isolate issues across the network environment (LAN, WLAN, physical infrastructure).
- Support system security planning and compliance activities.
- Maintain and administer IT assets to ensure accurate tracking and lifecycle management.
- Deliver clear, timely reporting to IT Management on systems status, support activity, and ongoing projects.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field – or equivalent hands‑on experience.
- 2–4 years of experience in IT systems or technical support roles within a corporate or industrial environment.
- Solid understanding of core IT hardware, software, troubleshooting methods, and network components.
- A solutions‑oriented mindset with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- A desire to grow your skills in a high‑impact, highly regulated, mission‑driven environment.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and fuller life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow
A workplace in a fortune 500 company and the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices
A challenging position in a crisis independent industry
To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise
Competitive compensations and benefits
A workplace in the heart of Zurich
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The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
IT Services & Solutions Delivery
DIVISION:
BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:
Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Other facts
About 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, 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
- As an IT Systems Administrator, you will support end users and maintain critical systems to ensure smooth operations. You will also participate in disaster recovery planning and troubleshoot network issues.
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