Diagnostic Technologist (Day Shift)

at  Abbott Laboratories

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.

EDUCATION

You will have a minimum a Certificate in a relevant discipline, as this foundation will provide a basic understanding of the scientific principles required to understand the manufacturing processes and the skills required to record and analyze scientific data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties as assigned by Team Leader.
• Carry out operations in the manufacturing area including:
• Manufacturing Processes
• Documentation Practices
• Computer applications e.g., MES, DMS, LIMS, ETMS & ERP
• Complete and comply with all relevant documentation.
• Adhere to all GMP and GLP requirements.
• Always ensure safe work practices and behavior on the job.
• Ensure that activities are completed within budget e.g., waste levels, per plan requirements.
• Carry out training of new employees as appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement by assisting in and become involved in Cost-saving ideas & projects.
• Maintain adequate stocks of operating supplies and consumables within the laboratory.
• Revising Procedures and other documentation as appropriate.
• Use of computer applications as appropriate.
• Assist in executing validation protocols.