R&D Internship at Abbott, UK
Abbott is offering an exciting R&D Scientist Internship – Summer 2026 Intake (Year in Industry) for passionate STEM students looking to gain hands-on industry experience in medical device research and development. Based at the Global Centre of Excellence in Witney, Oxfordshire, this 12-month placement at Abbott Careers provides real-world exposure to cutting-edge diabetes care technologies while working alongside experienced scientists and cross-functional teams. Join for the Scientist Role in the UK!
Job Details:
- Job Title: R&D Scientist Intern (Year in Industry)
- Internship Duration: Approximately 12 months
- Start Date: July 2026
- Location: Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Category: Business Support / Early Careers
- Division: Abbott Diabetes Care
- Job ID: 31136999
- Travel Required: No
- Medical Surveillance: No
- Application Deadline: 25 January 2026
About the Company:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live healthier and fuller lives. With a strong legacy of innovation, Abbott develops science-based nutritional products, diagnostics, and medical devices used worldwide. Abbott’s Diabetes Care division is at the forefront of glucose monitoring technology, including the globally recognized FreeStyle Libre product family. The Witney site serves as a Global Centre of Excellence for medical device innovation.
Educational Requirements for the R&D Internship:
- Currently studying for a degree in Biotechnology, Physical Life Sciences, or a related STEM discipline
- Suitable for Year in Industry / Industrial Placement students
- Must be eligible to work in the UK without current or future sponsorship
- CV must include first-year grades broken down by module
Key Responsibilities of the Scientist Role:
- At Abbott Careers, you have to support ongoing and upcoming R&D projects within Abbott Diabetes Care
- Participate in prototype fabrication, experimental trials, investigations, and testing
- Perform data analysis, result interpretation, and problem solving
- In this Internship, you have to assist with report writing and presentation of experimental results
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Statistics, Manufacturing, QA, and Regulatory Affairs
- Follow all Health & Safety and company training protocols
- Contribute to projects from concept through execution and reporting
Skills Required for the R&D Internship:
- Strong interest in diabetes, biosensors, electrochemistry, and/or materials science
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Proactive mindset with enthusiasm for STEM and medical devices
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Benefits of the R&D Internship at Abbott Careers:
- With this Scientist Role, you will get hands-on experience in medical device R&D at a global healthcare company
- Opportunity to work on impactful, real-world projects
- Regular access to senior leadership and expert mentorship
- Structured training, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Access to Abbott’s global intern community
- Strong pathway to future graduate roles and professional development programs
- Experience at a Top-Ranked Global Internship Program
