About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within the Cancer Diagnostics Division. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in medical, legal, regulatory, and biostatistics departments. The role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of medical review and scientific communication.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to projects with a direct impact on our business.
- Collaborate with medical, legal, regulatory, and biostatistics professionals.
- Gain insight into the medical review and scientific communication processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in biological sciences, biotechnology, health sciences, or a medical field.
- A record of outstanding academic achievement.
- Enrollment in a graduate or PhD degree program is preferred.
- Prior experience with scientific writing, research, or regulatory and compliance work is a plus.
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Scientific curiosity and analytical rigor.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The position is based on-site in Madison, Wisconsin.
About Abbott
Abbott operates in the healthcare sector with a focus on diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. The company maintains a global presence with employees serving in over 160 countries. It is a public company based in Abbott Park, Illinois. The organization employs more than 150,000 people.
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