Lab Technician

About Abbott

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened  a new site, in Kilkenny, that is  at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Specialist para-professional individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the area of Laboratory Technician.

• Ability to execute highly complex or specialized work.

• Knowledge acquired from several years of experience or specialist training in particular area.

• May serve as a working team lead and/or supervise 1 or 2 lower level para-professionals.

Main Responsibilities

• As the Specialist para-professional in the Laboratory Technician Sub-Function, possesses advanced knowledge in performing a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.

• Makes and records observations.

• Performs simple calculations.

• Collects and prepares data for evaluation.

• Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment, arranging and dismantling apparatus, and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.

• Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.

• May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection.

• Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in a relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent.

• Experience of working in a laboratory or product test environment and use of a variety of analytical/testing instruments, to provide a general knowledge of laboratory science is preferred

• Minimum 2 years experience in the Engineering/Manufacturing/ Scientific field.

• Basic computer skills are required to operate Laboratory based computer applications and equipment.  Exposure to working in a regulated environment where strict compliance and documentation discipline is required.

• Meticulous attention to detail – maintaining accuracy and consistency in high-volume, time-sensitive testing

• Compliance mindset — strict adherence to Quality, GLP & Health & Safety standards

• Proactive risk prevention & Problem solving - spotting potential problems & resolving efficiently

• Effective communicator — able to escalate issues promptly and represent the workgroup when required

• Team-oriented — supportive of cross-functional groups and able to train fellow technicians

• Time Management & Prioritization-ability to manage schedules and ensure timely completion of testing.

• Health & Safety Awareness - strong commitment to EHS compliance and proactive identification of safety improvements.

What we Offer: Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

• Health insurance,

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Fantastic new facility

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.