Informatics Technical Specialist
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Job description
We're looking for an AlinIQ Informatics Technical Specialist to deliver and support complex IT infrastructure solutions spanning Abbott's Digital Health applications.
In this field-based position, you'll play a key role throughout the full project lifecycle - from implementation and configuration to optimisation, training, and ongoing customer support.
You will combine strong technical skills with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities to ensure laboratories can fully leverage the power of Abbott's informatics platforms.
What You'll Be Doing
- Implement and configure AlinIQ Digital Health applications in line with customer requirements
- Collaborate with project teams to understand and validate technical needs
- Integrate software and hardware components, recommending appropriate infrastructure where required
- Deliver engaging, structured training to end users
- Provide post-implementation support, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation
- Build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor
- Track progress, document updates, and maintain accurate project records
- Participate in customer meetings and internal team sessions
- Support continuous improvement through customer feedback and solution enhancements
- Travel to customer sites as part of role delivery (up to 80%)
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Medical/Hospital Informatics, or a related field
- Technical understanding of IT systems within healthcare, diagnostics, or laboratory environments
- Practical experience installing, configuring, or supporting laboratory informatics systems (e.g., LIS, middleware, analyser management, inventory systems)
- Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively across teams
- Proficiency with business applications such as MS Office, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Willingness to travel regularly and flexibly to support customer needs
Benefits & conditions
As you'd expect from a global healthcare leader, Abbott provides an excellent package including:
- Competitive salary
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs
You'll also gain opportunities for professional development, global exposure, and meaningful work that directly contributes to improving patient care.
