INTERNSHIPS

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL IMPACT.

Every year we host hundreds of interns from the world’s leading universities for paid summer internships. Our interns have demonstrated academic excellence, strong leadership, communication skills and technical excellence in their respective fields. Interns have the opportunity to work in functions that include engineering, science, finance, information technology and marketing. Our healthcare internships offer flexible 10-12 week job assignments during the summer, adjusted to your academic calendar and the needs of individual businesses. Students must be eligible to work in the United States without Abbott sponsorship, be enrolled in an undergraduate program majoring in a related discipline, and possess a willingness to travel and be placed anywhere throughout the United States. If you’re interested in an internship where you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply by clicking “search jobs” below. 

WE OFFER

MEANINGFUL WORK

From the beginning, our interns work on meaningful, challenging projects with direct impact on our business.

ACCESS TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP

You will have regular access to senior leadership and the opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

You will receive ongoing training, join a global community of interns, and can create your own network that can support you throughout the years. All this can boost your career … even to the point of becoming one of our leaders in the future.

BENEFITS

You can use the benefits and programs we offer to help you live a full life, both in and out of the office.

RECOGNITION

VAULT RECOGNITION

#1 INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM

Our internship program was recognized as the #1 internship program in health sciences and finance.

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INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

THE BEST PART OF MY INTERNSHIP

“I learned about the different aspects of healthcare manufacturing. Collaborating with different teams helped me to build a stronger work ethic and gave me the skills to start a meaningful career.”
-Engineering Intern, Singapore

“I’m applying multiple academic engineering concepts in my intern experience, such as prototype design and data analysis. I’m confident that my level of tool and equipment understanding has increased through supporting projects on the production floor with the vascular team.”
-Manufacturing Intern, Puerto Rico

“The work is very engaging and though provoking, they are real world issues happening in real time and you as an intern have an active role in solving them. In addition, everyone is very friendly and whether it is people at the office or senior leaders within the panels they are all very friendly and supportive.”
-Vault Survey Intern Comment, USA

INTERNSHIP FOCUS AREAS

Commercial MBA

Experience real project scenarios alongside our leadership. MBA interns are assigned to a commercial team where they'll work to complete a project through a domestic or international business unit. Preferred qualifications include current enrollment in a leading MBA program with an average of five years of work experience.

Engineering

Help improve global health and well-being with a healthcare engineering internship. Focus areas include instrument development, fermentation development, manufacturing support, plant maintenance and utilities, design of process systems or packaging engineering.

Environmental Health

Work with teams committed to the health of people and the planet. Areas of focus for environmental health interns range from plant support and lab safety to industrial hygiene and environmental engineering.

Finance and Accounting

Take on meaningful projects that influence vital business decisions. Responsibilities for finance and accounting interns could include financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, or reporting and controls. 

Information Technology

Solve complex business problems. Focus areas for information technology interns could include business systems analysis, project management, application development, data analysis and network infrastructure. 

Manufacturing

Learn processes and methods of manufacturing products that nurture human health. Manufacturing internship responsibilities include project management, purchasing or logistics.

Quality Assurance

Contribute to teams dedicated to the highest standards in product quality with a focus on quality assurance or regulatory affairs. Candidates should have a major in a related discipline such as biology or chemistry.

Sales

Gain real-world sales experience and develop lasting relationships while working in a nutrition sales internship. Combine technical and business knowledge with working knowledge of market analysis and planning process to implement tactics of a brand plan. In addition to the relevant qualifications outlined above, students should have strong presentation skills.