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2027 Abbott Operations Internship Program
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States - Illinois - Abbott Park
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Process Scientist Operations” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in IL: $105k–$105k, median $105k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($20.00 - $35.00/hour) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Existing work authorization required — the posting’s wording suggests candidates who already hold work rights. Read the original listing carefully.
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Sponsor Radar — Abbott Laboratories
The US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott Unlock your potential as an Abbott Operations intern. Join us to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build your career. Here you can: • Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business • Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day • Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network • Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office The Opportunity Our Operations Internship Program provides a meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. We hire students majoring in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Life Sciences into our programs based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities. Abbott’s global business enables you to work in a variety of fields, including: Engineering • Instrument Development • Fermentation Development • Design of Process Systems • Equipment Application • Plant Maintenance & Utilities • Facilities Design • Contract Administration • Project Engineering • Energy Management • Controls Design • Site Engineering • Start-up Engineering • Packaging Engineering Manufacturing • Operations Supervision • Project Management • Purchasing and Materials Management Quality • Plant Quality Assurance • Division Quality Assurance • Division Regulatory Affairs • Corporate Quality Assurance and Division Quality Assurance EH&S • Plant Support • Lab Safety • Industrial Hygiene • Environmental Engineering Interns have the possibility of working in the following locations based on assignment: • Casa Grande, AZ • Alameda, CA • Menlo Park, CA • Pleasanton, CA • Santa Clara, CA • Sylmar, CA • Temecula, CA • Columbus, OH • Tipp City, OH • Abbott Park, IL (headquarters) • Buffalo Grove, IL • Des Plaines, IL • Westford, MA • Westbrook, ME • Sturgis, MI • Minneapolis, MN • Plymouth, MN • St. Paul, MN • Dallas, TX • Plano, TX • AltaVista, VA 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 Operations Professional Development Programs (OPDP) or other full-time positions. Required Qualifications • Completed at least one year of college coursework prior to the start of the internship. • Candidates must be returning to school following the internship assignment. • Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree. • Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. • Must be geographically mobile. • Must have a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preferred Qualifications • Exceptionally demonstrated interpersonal skills • Proven leadership skills • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills • Engineering candidates should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or Computer Science. • Quality candidates should be pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Bioenginee