Senior Data Engineer

Job ID: 31158223Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Illinois - Des PlainesJob Type: Full timeCategory: OperationsIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-08-07Abbott 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.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The OpportunityThe Senior Data Scientist will work on site daily out of our Molecular Division in Des Plaines, IL. Our Molecular Division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions. location in the Abbott Molecular Division.Abbott Molecular is building a cutting-edge Operations Data Science and Analytics team, and we are seeking a highly driven Sr Data Scientist to be the first individual contributor hired into this new function. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious candidate to work independently, gain visibility with senior leadership, and help define the future of data science and analytics within our business.In this role, you will take the lead on data analytics projects that drive strategic decisions and operational improvements. You will work hands-on with data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, time series forecasting, and digital twin modeling—transforming raw data into actionable insights. Over the next several years, this team will pilot multiple AI-driven initiatives, offering a tremendous opportunity for growth and impact.If you live and breathe data, we want to hear from you! Whether you have a degree in biology, computer science, physics, mathematics, finance, or economics matters far less than your passion, drive, and perseverance. Whether you learned Python in school, on the job, in an intensive bootcamp, or through independent study online, you can make an impact here. Let’s build an exciting future together on the Abbott Molecular Operations Data Science and Analytics team!What You’ll Work OnAnalyze data, draw insights, and present results in a cohesive, intuitive, and simplistic manner to the clientUtilize technologies to collect, clean, analyze, predict, and effectively communicate informationPrepare both structured and unstructured data for analysisAble to examine data sets and determine the best end-to-end analysis plan to address key business questions and create value for the clientConduct advanced statistical analysis to determine trends and significant data relationshipsDevelop machine learning models to apply test data algorithms to future dataValidate models/analytical techniques, and develop algorithms to execute analytical functionsWorks with stakeholders to define business questions, requirements, timelines, objectives, and success criteria to address need.Proactively identifies opportunities for significant operational, process or system level product improvements.Communicate model logic and restrictionsWork closely with the business to understand the domain and iteratively refine analysesTransform analytical results into actionable recommendations for business partners using deep industry knowledgeProvides input into developing departmental and site processes and procedures.Guide and otherwise contribute to technical teams in development, deployment and application of applied analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, etc. Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science or similar discipline including Databases, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering is preferred4 years of work-related experience with degree; or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree.Training in Databricks and Microsoft Azure/Foundation technologies a plusBusiness acumen and experience with operational or strategic systemsAdvanced analytics knowledge and application in the fields of (a) Statistics and (b) Mathematical ProgrammingUnderstands data modeling, optimization, cloud and related technologies, unstructured data analysis, and neural networksAdvanced experience with programming scripts such as SQL, R, Python, Java, Scala, C++ in Linux/UnixPreferred QualificationsHands on experience in Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other cloud platformsProficiency in Python, with hands-on experience using Pandas.Significant conception-to-delivery experience with analytics, modeling, forecasting, or AI projects in a real-world settingPrior experience/education in life sciences or healthcare preferredFamiliarity with git for version control and collaborative developmentExperience with Power BI.Data Analysis Techniques: Experience with big data systems such as Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, or similar software.StatisticsMathematical ProgrammingBusiness Acumen: Experience with operational or strategic systems.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at , and on Facebook at .The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillspythonsqlmachine learningdata analysisrjavascalac++cloud computingmicrosoft azuredata modelingstatistical analysismathematical programmingpredictive analyticsdatabricksawsgitpower bihadoopsparkmongodbdigital twin modelingtime series forecastingoperational analyticsprocess improvementstakeholder managementbusiness acumen