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 113,000 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 around 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny 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 REQUIRED

• BSc in Microbiology or related Scientific discipline.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of compliance and quality standards.
• Very good understanding of microbiological techniques & methods used.
• Computer skills including Word & Excel. Familiarity/experience with LIMs an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail & strong interpersonal skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• The technician will carry out all testing associated with Batch Release & Microbiological Analysis and Environmental monitoring.

ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE

• Batch testing is critical to overall quality of the product. Incorrect results could potentially lead to a rejected batch or distressed inventory.
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