Job Description

Unlock your potential as an Abbott Intern. Join us to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build your career.


At Abbott, you can:

Make a real difference by contributing to projects that directly impact our business and patients worldwide Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day Accelerate your growth through targeted training, a global intern community, and networking opportunities Enjoy benefits that support your well-being, inside and outside the workplace

Abbott's Internship Program is ranked #1 globally in the HappyTrainees ChooseMyCompany Index, because we invest in your success. Apply today and start building a career that matters.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intern to join our Technical Quality Assurance team. This team oversees the quality aspects of new product introductions and on market product changes including product development, design control, product integrity, sterilization, clinical support and hardware/software validation activities.


During your placement, you will:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products Support the design transfer process for new products, including validation of systems and equipment Work with multiple departments to solve real-world challenges in product development Monitor and maintain design control and validation status of site products Assist with Risk Management plans, including design risk analysis and FMEA Act as a QA representative, providing guidance and solutions for timely, cost-effective projects Contribute to change control processes, including impact assessments and documentation Support process FMEA and risk analysis records Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Nina, our current intern has said "Working at Abbott has allowed me to gain hands-on experience working in the medical device industry, offering opportunities to get involved in projects across the site and develop a broad technical understanding of ADC products. I've really enjoyed my placement, it has been a rewarding experience, shaping both my soft and technical skills in preparation for my future career."

What are we looking for?

You should be studying for a degree in Mechanical engineering / software engineering, biomedical engineering or chemistry, and seeking a year in industry placement as part of your qualification.


The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual who takes initiative and is able to work within a team and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment. You will need to have good oral and written communication skills to be able to prepare and review reports and technical documents. You must be organised and flexible in your approach to work, with good attention to detail to ensure that data and analyses are accurate and meet the requirements of the project.


We're looking for someone who is passionate around STEM, and keen to pursue their career in the Medical Devices sector. Career growth and future opportunities are pillars of our program. Students who continuously excel in our early career programs are encouraged to apply for Abbott's Professional Development Programs or other full-time positions.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. Please note, there is no official closing date for applications, however, we will begin conducting interviews at our Witney site in Oxfordshire, starting in Feb. By submitting your application, you consent for your details to be shared with Randstad, our Third-Party Labour supplier, who are working on behalf of Abbott on this position. This is a 13month placement starting summer 2026.

About Us:

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential -- because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions -- across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.


Our Diabetes Care division is part of the Medical Devices group, and it is here that we design, develop, and manufacture leading-edge blood glucose monitoring systems, including our revolutionary Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, which is used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes. The system consists of a hand-held meter or smartphone app, and disposable test strips or on-body patch containing a sensor. The meters are developed in Alameda, California, and the strips and sensors developed and manufactured in the UK, at Witney, near Oxford.


Here at Witney, we also support our employees to live life to the fullest - whether it's joining our couch to 5k team, tending the allotments, learning to be a bee keeper, dropping in for a yoga session, there is plenty going for you to engage with as and when you wish!


#earlycareers

Abbott is proud to see a number of our students return to us for permanent roles post-graduation, and our internship opportunities are a stepping-stone to a longer-term career with us. To be eligible therefore to apply, it is a requirement that candidates can demonstrate the assured on-going right to work, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, thus must be already eligible to work in the UK, or able to apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require future sponsorship.