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Sr. Clinical Affairs Specimen Operations Specialist
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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 roles5 certified filings for “SENIOR SPECIALIST QUALITY ASSURANCE” (Industrial Engineers) in IL: $105k–$142k, median $112k. Most were filed at wage level III (40%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- 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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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: Position Overview The Sr. Clinical Affairs Specimen Operations Specialist leads planning and execution of specimen logistics for clinical studies, ensuring that supply, sample handling, and associated data flows reliably support study designs, evidence generation, and portfolio needs. This role leads cross-functional execution of commercial and pipeline studies, applying operational, scientific, and strategic expertise to ensure logistical readiness, optimize specimen operations, and deliver clinical programs on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. The role requires exceptional adaptability, critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills, and strong logic and judgment in the analysis and navigation of complex problems. It also provides subject-matter support to junior team members. The ideal candidate is a strategic, influential leader with strong relationship building skills, deep clinical specimen operations expertise, and a proven ability to drive organizational impact. They navigate complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, translate overarching business objectives into scalable operational strategies, and proactively manage risks and opportunities. Recognized as a trusted partner and subject matter expert, they mentor others, champion operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement across processes, tools, and ways of working. This is an onsite role and can be based in our Madison, WI or San Diego, CA office location. Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: • Leads operational planning and strategic management of specimen logistics for assigned clinical studies, ensuring supply, collection, shipment, receipt, processing, storage, and reconciliation meet protocol and regulatory standards. • Translates study requirements into actionable specimen operations plans, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and execution with clinical, laboratory, program, and external partners. • Manage and analyze key specimens and supply performance metrics (e.g., kit usage, sample quality, chain of custody, turnaround times) to identify risks, opportunities, and data‑driven improvements supporting reliable study delivery. • Problem-solves and resolves specimen and logistics issues, applying sound judgment to prioritize actions, escalate when needed, and ensure timely resolution in line with established procedures. • Lead continuous process improvement, contributing to workflow documentation, standard practices, and initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability across studies. • Provides guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to less‑experienced team members, serving as a resource on specimen operations processes, tools, and best practices within clinical research. • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day. • Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in health or l