Internship IT

Abbott; Longford; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott offers an Undergraduate Internship Programme across IT, engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance and more. You’ll work on real projects, receive mentorship, and build a network across Abbott’s Ireland sites.

Expected to be available for 6, 9 or 12 months, you’ll develop technical, professional and leadership capabilities while contributing to healthcare innovation.

Qualifications

• Be available for a 6, 9, or 12‑month placement aligned with academic programme.
• Be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Business Information Systems or a relevant IT discipline.
• Be on track to achieve, or have achieved, a minimum 2.1 degree classification.
• Bring strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support IT, data analytics, cybersecurity, and technology initiatives aligned to business needs.
• Contribute to projects across IT, manufacturing, engineering or business areas.
• Learn from professionals and participate in Abbott’s intern mentorship program.
• Gain exposure to Abbott’s Ireland network and cross‑site opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Initiative

Curiosity

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate IT qualification (CS, BIS or related)

Minimum 2.1 degree classification

Job description

Abbott Undergraduate InternshipProgramme

Unlock Your Potential at Abbott

Looking for an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and make a real impact? Abbott's Undergraduate InternshipProgrammeoffers students the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to innovations that help people live healthier lives.

As an Abbott intern,you'llgain practical experience in a global healthcareorganisation, develop sought-after skills, and build a strong professional network. Whether your interests lie in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or other STEM disciplines,you'llbe supported to learn, grow, and reach your potential.

Many of our interns go on to secure Graduate opportunities, Professional DevelopmentProgrammepositions, and long-term careers across Abbott's sites in Ireland and around the world.

What You Can Expect

As an Abbott intern,you'llgain hands-on experience while working on meaningful projects that contribute to healthcare innovation. Depending on your area of study and placement, you may support engineering, manufacturing, scientific, quality, supply chain, business, or technology initiatives that make a real impact.

What'sin it for you?

• Apply your academic learning in a real-world environment.

• Gain valuable hands-on experience with a global healthcare leader.

• Contribute tomeaningful projects that helppeople live healthierlives.

• Learn from experienced professionals and receive ongoing mentorship.

• Develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.

• Build your network across Abbott's Ireland operations.

• Gain exposure to diverse functions, projects, and career paths.

• Benefit from 6, 9, or 12-month internship opportunities aligned to your academicprogramme.

• Explore future opportunities through Abbott's GraduateProgrammesand long-term career pathways.

Placement length and location will vary depending on business requirements and academicprogrammerequirements.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcareleaderdeveloping life-changing technologies that help people live healthier lives. With more than 122,000 colleagues serving people in over 160 countries, we deliver innovative solutions across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and medicines.

In Ireland, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites, providing interns with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in world-class STEM and business environments while contributing to healthcare innovation.

Employment offers are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening.

Why Choose Abbott?

At Abbott,you'llgain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, and develop skills that will support your future career.You'll:

• Contribute to healthcare innovations that improve lives.

• Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts.

• Build valuable skills and expand your professional network.

• Gain exposure to opportunities across Abbott's Ireland network, with flexibility to be based at different Abbott locations.

• Explore future career opportunities within Abbott.

Our internshipProgrammeprovides real-world experience, broad exposure, and a strong foundationfor future career growth.

Area of Opportunity

Depending on business needs and your area of study, you may have the opportunity to gain experience in one or more of the following areas:

Information Technology (IT)

Supporting digital transformation, data analytics, cybersecurity, and technology initiatives that help drive innovation, enhance business performance, and enable Abbott to deliver life-changing healthcare solutions worldwide.

Specific assignments will be aligned to business requirements, site needs, and individual development opportunities

What You'll Bring

At Abbott,we'relooking for students withthe curiosity, drive, and ambition to make a difference. Successful candidates will:

• Be available for a 6, 9, or 12-month placement aligned with their academicprogramme.

• Be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification inComputer Science, Business Information Systems or a relevant IT discipline

• Be on track to achieve, or have achieved, a minimum2.1 degreeclassificatio n

• Bring strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn.

• Have a passion for innovation, STEM, and healthcare.

• Thrive in a collaborative environment and be willing to take ownership of their work.

• Have flexibility to be based at any Abbott Ireland location, providing opportunities for broader exposure, diverse experiences, and professional growth.

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoingbasisand interviewswilltake place before the closing date. As positions may be filled early, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

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