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Abbott
by Catrine Johansson

Abbott

At Abbott, we're delivering breakthrough pharmaceutical and medical products that change people's lives with leading-edge drug therapies that help patients live longer and healthier.

We couldn't make this kind of impact without the innovation, creativity and passion of all our people. That's why we strive to create an enduring environment for our 60,000 people worldwide that not only recognizes and values people's differences, but also helps them achieve.

To Apply: Please submit your resume at www.abbott.com or visit us on campus.  

Our Business
Abbott is one of the top performing health care companies in the world – with industry leading pharmaceutical brands such as Biaxin XL, Humira® and Kaletra®. Abbott has pinpointed emerging areas and the list is extensive and exceptional: landmark retail nutritional products such as Similac® infant formulas and Ensure® bars and beverages; breakthrough cardiovascular and spinal devices; advanced instrument systems and tests for diagnosing infectious diseases, cancer, diabetes and genetic conditions. Overall, we provide innovative health care products and solutions in over 130 countries with sales at $19.7 billion and growing, we have the resources to continue strengthing our position as a global leader.

Corporate Culture
Abbott is here for the people we serve in their pursuit of healthy lives. For more than a century we have passionately and thoughtfully translated science into lasting contributions to health. Caring is central to the work that we do to help people live healthier lives. We keep our promises, acting in accordance with all of our values. We grow through our intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and improve. Our respect for people is demonstrated in what we do and how we act as evidenced by Abbott being ranked in several 2005 "best of" lists such as: The Princeton Review for one of the Best Entry Level jobs and Top Internship Programs. The Scientist magazine's list of the "Top 10 Best Places to Work for Scientists" for the second consecutive year and Fortune and Working Mother Magazine as best for minorities and working mothers.

Career Opportunities
We are ready to make the investment in your future with competitive compensation plans; outstanding benefits programs, a healthy work/life integration and career development tools and processes. We are seeking college students, recent graduates and experienced professionals in all functions (see website for details.)

Benefits
At Abbott, you'll find competitive benefits that fit your needs. It stands to reason that a great company would have a great benefits package including retirement, flexible and work/life balance resource options to help support our employees and ensure Abbott keeps our promises to each other and to those we serve.

How to Apply
If you want to learn more about career opportunities at a global workforce dedicated to making a difference, visit our website at: www.abbott.com Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

 

 


 

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