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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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution · Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location. The Economist will be an integral member of a global corporate economics department, working in a team-based environment to support and promote the economics function at Abbott. The Economist will apply a working knowledge of macroeconomic and financial market principles to understand the external environment and support ongoing business needs.
What You’ll Work On
In this role you will work on a variety of projects that support Abbott’s global businesses, focusing on macroeconomic and market analysis. Specific tasks may include:
- Applying statistical and financial analysis of public and private data, to provide timely insights of underlying trends and patterns for key markets
- Constructing and maintaining various economic indexes, dashboards, and other data visualization & reporting tools
- Monitoring and tracking changes in global financial markets and how they relate to economic, healthcare, geopolitical, and industry risks
- Contributing research, econometric and time series analysis, and data visualization to department reports and communications
Required Qualifications
- A degree in Economics, Finance, or related quantitative field
- Demonstrated experience working with data from multiple sources, building and validating datasets, and conducting econometric or financial analysis
- 4+ years of prior work experience in an economic or financial analyst role
- Strong Excel skills, experience with econometric/statistics software, and a willingness to learn other software tools as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts and themes to a general business audience
- The ability to work on both independent and group projects, and to interact with internal colleagues across functions and levels, while contributing to the overall growth of the team
- A strong interest in economic and financial issues along with the curiosity and desire to develop their personal skill set
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION: FIN Corporate Finance
LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06D
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
INTRODUCTION
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution · Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location. The Economist will be an integral member of a global corporate economics department, working in a team-based environment to support and promote the economics function at Abbott. The Economist will apply a working knowledge of macroeconomic and financial market principles to understand the external environment and support ongoing business needs.
What You’ll Work On
In this role you will work on a variety of projects that support Abbott’s global businesses, focusing on macroeconomic and market analysis. Specific tasks may include:
- Applying statistical and financial analysis of public and private data, to provide timely insights of underlying trends and patterns for key markets
- Constructing and maintaining various economic indexes, dashboards, and other data visualization & reporting tools
- Monitoring and tracking changes in global financial markets and how they relate to economic, healthcare, geopolitical, and industry risks
- Contributing research, econometric and time series analysis, and data visualization to department reports and communications
Required Qualifications
- A degree in Economics, Finance, or related quantitative field
- Demonstrated experience working with data from multiple sources, building and validating datasets, and conducting econometric or financial analysis
- 4+ years of prior work experience in an economic or financial analyst role
- Strong Excel skills, experience with econometric/statistics software, and a willingness to learn other software tools as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts and themes to a general business audience
- The ability to work on both independent and group projects, and to interact with internal colleagues across functions and levels, while contributing to the overall growth of the team
- A strong interest in economic and financial issues along with the curiosity and desire to develop their personal skill set
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION: FIN Corporate Finance
LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06D
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Economist
Frame your credentials around EB-2 eligibility
An advanced degree in economics, econometrics, or a closely related field strengthens your EB-2 case. If your master's or PhD was earned outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-approved credential agency before targeting roles that require graduate-level qualifications.
Use O*NET to align your job description
Economist roles span policy analysis, quantitative modeling, and market research. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific function and match your resume's language to it. PERM audits often scrutinize whether the job duties match the certified occupation, so precision here matters.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Federal agencies, consulting firms, financial institutions, and university research centers file PERM for economists most consistently. Search for roles that explicitly list permanent residency sponsorship rather than relying on H-1B mentions, since PERM reflects a longer-term hiring commitment from the employer.
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Migrate Mate filters Economist job listings by employers with green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where PERM is unlikely. Search by role and location to surface positions where the hiring process is already structured around EB-2 or EB-3 pathways.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer stage
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and county before negotiations. A wage offer below the DOL threshold will stall your PERM filing regardless of employer intent.
Understand how PERM recruitment obligations affect your timeline
Before filing PERM, your employer must complete a mandatory recruitment period advertising the role to U.S. workers. This typically adds four to six months before the I-140 can be filed. Build this into your employment start date expectations when discussing offers with prospective sponsors.
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Find Economist JobsEconomist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Economist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Economist positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role typically requires a master's degree or higher in economics, econometrics, or a related field. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3 as skilled workers. Your employer's job description and the DOL's occupational classification both factor into which category USCIS accepts for your petition.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Economist?
H-1B provides temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM leads to permanent residency with no visa expiration and no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 filing, typically takes one to two years before your priority date becomes current, compared to H-1B's faster but uncertain annual selection.
Where can I find Economist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Economist job listings from employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not guessing which roles include PERM. Filtering by your target location and specific economics function shows you where active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship is most common in this field.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search as an Economist?
Before your employer can file PERM with DOL, they must run a formal recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. This means your employer needs to commit to sponsorship well before you start. Roles at established research centers and federal contractors are more likely to have this process already embedded in their hiring workflows.
Does my country of birth affect my green card timeline as an Economist?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates are subject to per-country annual limits. If you were born in India or China, significant backlogs mean your wait after I-140 approval can stretch many years. For nationals of most other countries, EB-3 and EB-2 dates are often current or close to current, making the green card timeline much shorter. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from the Department of State to track your priority date.
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