Internship IT

1417 Abbott Ireland; Longford; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on project work

Exposure to multiple Abbott Ireland /

Graduate Programme opportunities

Job summary

Abbott Ireland invites motivated students for 6, 9, or 12-month internships across IT, engineering, manufacturing, science, quality, supply chain, business or technology initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience on meaningful projects that contribute to healthcare innovation, with mentorship and opportunities to learn from professionals.

Placement length varies by programme; successful candidates join a global healthcare leader with exposure to Abbott's Ireland network and potential future

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Business Information Systems or a relevant IT discipline.
• Minimum 2.1 degree classification.
• Available for a 6, 9, or 12-month placement aligned with academic programme.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Curiosity

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science/IT

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Unlock Your Potential at Abbott

What You Can Expect

As an Abbott intern, you'll gain 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's in it for you?

Apply your academic learning in a real-world environment. Gain valuable hands-on experience with a global healthcare leader. Contribute to meaningful projects that help people live healthier lives. 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 academic programme. Explore future opportunities through Abbott's Graduate Programmes and long-term career pathways. Placement length and location will vary depending on business requirements and academic programme requirements.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader developing 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'll gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, and develop skills that will support your future career. You'll leave with:

• 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 internship Programme provides real-world experience, broad exposure, and a strong foundation for 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're looking for students with the curiosity, drive, and ambition to make a difference. Successful candidates will:

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

Job Family

Administrative Support - Division: CRLB Core Lab - Location: Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck - Additional Locations - Work Shift: Standard - Travel: No - Medical Surveillance: Yes - Significant Work Activities: Not Applicable

Abbott is about the power of health.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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