Staff Clinical Engineer at Abbott

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Masters Degree (± 18 years) in relevant discipline/concentration, including Biomedical Engineering, preferred
  • Minimum 8+ years relevant, progressively more responsible work experience in medical product development and/or a graduate degree with relevant project experience
  • Clinical EP experience as an industry EP field clinical support position with RCIS, RCES, CCDS, or CEPS certification; or, Design Validation and GLP study experience in the medical device industry
  • Demonstrated ability to apply an expert understanding of clinical application to issues

Responsibilities

  • Provide feedback and insight on clinical workflows and clinical use of EP products
  • Support development of risk management documentation
  • Design, conduct/supervise, and support bench and preclinical studies for product concept feasibility and formal regulatory submission
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct empirical and experimental analysis. Organize and analyze data from experiments or design builds and write reports on results
  • Conduct research and prepare research tasks
  • Document work suitable for technical papers and patents
  • Participate in project design reviews and project planning. Track performance against plan. Develop plan in conjunction with technical supervisor
  • Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
  • Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Clinical EngineeringElectrophysiologyMedical DevicesProduct DevelopmentDiagnostic CathetersImagingAblation TherapyEP Capital Equipment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott provides free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

Is this position remote or office-based?

This position works out of offices in St. Paul, MN or Plymouth, MN.

What are the main responsibilities of the Staff Clinical Engineer?

Responsibilities include providing feedback on clinical workflows, supporting risk management documentation, designing and conducting bench and preclinical studies, planning empirical and experimental analysis, documenting work for papers and patents, and participating in project design reviews.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Clinical Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have experience in clinical workflows for EP products, designing and conducting preclinical studies, data analysis from experiments, regulatory compliance including FDA regulations, and the ability to document work for technical papers, patents, and project reviews.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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