About the Company
Abbott is a medical devices and health care company with headquarters in the Abbott Park Business Center in Lake Bluff, IL. Founded by Chicago physician Wallace Calvin Abbott in 1888 to formulate known drugs; today it sells medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines and nutritional products, with a presence in over 160 countries. The company culture places a value on innovation, diversity, collaboration, personal development and growth opportunities. If you choose a career with Abbott, you will find yourself continually challenged and engaged, and pushed to meet and exceed your personal development goals. Your hard work will be rewarded by health programs, workplace flexibility and benefits, which include employee and retiree medical coverage, health and wellness programs, commuter benefits, childcare solutions, an innovative phased retirement program and many other world-class options.