Diagnostic Assistant

Abbott Laboratories; Ireland; Remote; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland is seeking a Diagnostic Assistant to support the Bulk Reagents and Diagnostic Products area. The role focuses on achieving production targets with emphasis on quality, safety, and proper documentation. Training of new staff and adherence to GMP are essential.

The job requires a Leaving Certificate or equivalent, and/or two years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment. Base pay is not disclosed; location is Sligo, Ireland.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is required.
• 2 years manufacturing experience in a similar / regulated environment is optional but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in relevant production areas/units as assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/Leader/Manager.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety procedures; train new employees.
• Complete documentation and ensure data accuracy in relevant databases and schedules.
• Participate in cost-saving ideas and line clearances/closeouts; support process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Descritivo de Cargo Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division Sligo Abbott Diagnostic's is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician offices and clinics. Abbott’s diagnostic products offer customers automation, convenience, cost effectiveness and flexibility.

Objective

To ensure the plant meets its customer service, financial, inventory management, quality and safety goals through the effective management of the Bulk Reagents and Diagnostic Products Area.

Primary Role Objective(s)

To carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, safety, quantity, and volume are attained.

Reporting Line

This position reports to the relevant department/area Team Leader or Manager.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all duties assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/ Leader/ Manufacturing Manager.
• Carry out the following operations in the relevant production areas / work centers: filling packing kit packing/labelling service centers computer application activity Component inspections Surface cleaning Collection of quality records Non-Inventory material checks Staging of equipment Complete and comply with all documentation as required in the process.
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing requirements. Ensure that all duties are carried out in a safe manner. Training of new employees. Adhere to all relevant Operating Procedures. Revising OP's and other documentation as appropriate.
• Assist in and become involved in cost saving ideas. Perform line clearances and line close outs. Perform computer applications as required. Partake in project work, such as product transfers, validation of facilities, equipment or processes and other relevant operations/quality improvement projects/programs.
• Complete all activities in a safe manner ensuring that any potential safety issues and areas of improvement are highlighted to Team Leader / Manager.
• Ensure environmental procedures e.g. recycling, waste minimization are adhered to, and improvements are made where possible. Update all applicable databases, spreadsheets and schedules with relevant information from shift.

EHS Requirement

To ensure that all procedures are followed in a safe manner, and all safety regulations and guidelines are adhered to.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to interact in a friendly, cooperative manner with other departments within the plant and members of various teams.

Problem Solving

Some work activities happen in an environment which is not constantly supervised. Diagnostic Assistants are expected to handle all day-to-day manufacturing issues; however, if a major problem occurs, they will confer with a Team /Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing Manager.

Management and/or Leadership Responsibilities

No supervisory duties are associated with this position. No leadership activities are associated with this position.

Accountability

Individuals are responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are adhered to; failure to do so could result in financial losses, customer complaints, ultimately product recalls and significant financial losses.

Scope of Authority

Individuals are given authority to carry out their duties without constant supervision. Formal goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year.

Education

Minimum: Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is required, and/or 2 years manufacturing experience in a similar / regulated environment.

Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as Diagnostic Assistants are accompanied until certified as competent with tasks performed.

The base pay for this position is N/A/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Localidade

Ireland > Sligo : Finisklin Road

Localidades Adicionais

Turno de Trabalho Ie - Aswedd12 (Irlanda)

Viagem No Vigilância médica Yes Atividades de trabalho significativas Not Applicable

A Abbott significa o poder da saúde. Por mais de 125 anos, a Abbott tem ajudado as pessoas a alcançar seu potencial — porque uma saúde melhor permite que indivíduos e comunidades vivam melhor. Com uma rede global e diversificada, que serve clientes em mais de 160 países, criamos novas soluções — em todo o espectro da saúde, em todo o mundo, para todas as fases da vida. Seja através da próxima geração de equipamentos de diagnóstico, dispositivos médicos para estilos de vida em transformação, nutrição baseada em ciência, ou novas reformulações, estamos desenvolvendo tecnologias mais inovadoras e revolucionárias na área da saúde para que indivíduos vivam melhor e com mais saúde.

Os colaboradores da Abbott vêm trabalhar todos os dias com energia, entusiasmo e comprometimento com o intuito de promover a saúde e o bem-estar de milhões de pessoas. Eles superam os limites para ajudar a gerenciar e tratar alguns dos maiores desafios de saúde da vida. Convidamos você a explorar as oportunidades na Abbott, a ver se seus talentos e aspirações de carreira podem se encaixar com as nossas vagas. A Abbott é uma empresa que oferece oportunidades iguais e acolhe e incentiva a diversidade em nossa força de trabalho.