2026 Abbott Operations Internship Program at Abbott in Abbott Park, 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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

Unlock your potential as an Abbott Operations intern. Join us to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build your career. Here you can:

• Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business
• Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day
• Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network
• Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office

The Opportunity

Our Operations Internship Program provides a meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. We hire students majoring in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Life Sciences into our programs based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities. 

Abbott’s global business enables you to work in a variety of fields, including:

Engineering

• Instrument Development
• Fermentation Development
• Design of Process Systems
• Equipment Application
• Plant Maintenance & Utilities
• Facilities Design
• Contract Administration
• Project Engineering
• Energy Management
• Controls Design
• Site Engineering 
• Start-up Engineering
• Packaging Engineering 

Manufacturing

• Operations Supervision 
• Project Management
• Purchasing and Materials Management

Quality

• Plant Quality Assurance
• Division Quality Assurance
• Division Regulatory Affairs 
• Corporate Quality Assurance and Division Quality Assurance

EH&S

• Plant Support
• Lab Safety 
• Industrial Hygiene
• Environmental Engineering

Interns have the possibility of working in the following locations based on assignment: 

• Casa Grande, AZ
• Alameda, CA
• Menlo Park, CA
• Pleasanton, CA
• Santa Clara, CA
• Sylmar, CA
• Temecula, CA
• Columbus, OH
• Tipp City, OH
• Abbott Park, IL (headquarters)
• Buffalo Grove, IL
• Des Plaines, IL
• Westford, MA
• Westbrook, ME
• Sturgis, MI 
• Minneapolis, MN
• Plymouth, MN
• St. Paul, MN
• Dallas, TX
• Plano, TX
• AltaVista, VA

Career growth and future opportunities are pillars of our program. Students who continuously excel in our early career programs are encouraged to apply for Abbott’s Professional Development Programs or other full-time positions.
 

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Basic Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of college education before beginning internship
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship
• Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship 
• Must be geographically mobile
• Candidate must have an excellent academic record with a minimum of 3.0/4.0 GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptionally demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Engineering: Pursuing Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials Science Engineering, and Computer Science Degree
• Quality: Pursuing Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering Degree
• Manufacturing: Pursuing Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Degree

Salary Range

$20.00 - $35.00/hour

Please note, that you are submitting for general consideration only. Your qualifications will be reviewed and if you fit the current need, you will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition Professional.

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The base pay for this position is

$16.85 – $33.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Administrative Support

     

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06B

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf