[Remote] Technical Application Specialist - US West Coast at Abbott

United States

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Requirements

  • Currently live in the West Coast of the US (CA, PNW, UT, etc.)
  • Preferably near a major airport
  • Ability to travel 90% of the time, with 75-90% of travel being overnight

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to customers and field personnel as the primary contact for ADD’s highest complexity instruments for onsite instrument and assay integration and training
  • Serve as a resource for internal/external customers in troubleshooting and resolving instrument and/or reagent problems onsite or over the phone
  • Document information into the complaint handling system
  • Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system
  • Lead multi-site/multi-instrument integrations for ADD instruments and reagents into customer sites/laboratories
  • Conduct comprehensive customer entrance interview to understand the customer’s needs; and manage their expectations within the defined service offerings
  • Plan the onsite integration process
  • Work with implementation project managers as technical lead to execute project plan across customer systems
  • Assist customers with meeting their regulatory and validation requirements
  • Provide appropriate training for the customer on the newly installed instrument
  • Manage the integration process to meet customer expectations and timeline
  • Conduct thorough exit interview to present integration results and secure customer buy-in
  • Lead critical account management situations as part of combined sales/service/support effort
  • Perform troubleshooting on issues related to reagent or instrument performance designed to improve customer self-sufficiency
  • Provide technical phone and on-site support to proactively maintain product performance or resolve customer complaints with ADD products for hardware; software and reagent issues
  • Investigate problems and provide solutions to customers

Skills

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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