Diagnostic Assistant

Abbott; Sligo; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division Sligo seeks a Diagnostic Assistant to support production targets in the Bulk Reagents and Diagnostic Products Area. You will perform line operations such as filling, packing, labeling, and service centers, while ensuring documentation accuracy and GMP adherence.

The role includes training new staff, following procedures, contributing to cost-saving initiatives, line clearances, and involvement in facility validation and improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to interact across departments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities for day-to-day issues.
• Team collaboration to support production goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/Leader/Manufacturing Manager.
• Carry out production area operations: filling, packing, labeling, service centers.
• Complete documentation and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing requirements.
• Train new employees and adhere to all Operating Procedures.
• Participate in cost-saving ideas and project work (transfers, validations).
• Update databases, spreadsheets, and schedules with shift information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

2 years manufacturing experience

Job description

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.

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. Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. The history of Abbott Diagnostics is filled with examples of first-of-a-kind products and significant technological advancements.

Primary Role 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.

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.

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