Informatics Technical Service Specialist UKI
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3132 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Abbott is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Systems integration and configuration work could fit IT systems design) or SOC 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified, Technical support consultant role across IT infrastructure). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3132 IT user support technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £36,600 | £41,800 | £47,100 | £52,300 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Abbott Diagnostics — Field Based (UKI Travel Required)
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live fuller, healthier lives. Our innovations span diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines — improving health outcomes for millions worldwide. With more than 114,000 colleagues supporting customers in over 160 countries, we are committed to advancing the future of healthcare.
About Abbott Diagnostics
Abbott is a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, providing advanced instruments, digital solutions, and laboratory systems that support hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organisations around the world.
Our digital portfolio — including the AlinIQ Informatics suite — helps customers streamline workflows, strengthen operational efficiency, and elevate diagnostic accuracy through innovative, data-driven technology.
The AlinIQ Informatics Team operates within the UKI Service Organisation, supporting customers with technical expertise and hands‑on delivery of complex digital health solutions.
About The Role
We’re looking for an AlinIQ Informatics Technical Specialist to deliver and support complex IT infrastructure solutions spanning Abbott's Digital Health applications.
In this field-based position, you’ll play a key role throughout the full project lifecycle — from implementation and configuration to optimisation, training, and ongoing customer support.
You will combine strong technical skills with excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities to ensure laboratories can fully leverage the power of Abbott’s informatics platforms.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Implement and configure AlinIQ Digital Health applications in line with customer requirements
- Collaborate with project teams to understand and validate technical needs
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Medical/Hospital Informatics, or a related field
- Technical understanding of IT systems within healthcare, diagnostics, or laboratory environments
- Practical experience installing, configuring, or supporting laboratory informatics systems (e.g., LIS, middleware, analyser management, inventory systems)
- Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively across teams
- Proficiency with business applications such as MS Office, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Willingness to travel regularly and flexibly to support customer needs
As you’d expect from a global healthcare leader, Abbott provides an excellent package including :
- Competitive salary
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Abbott, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT user support technicians (SOC 3132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~158k in sample- Middle half £29,172–44,044
- Median £35,360
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Abbott holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3132 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.