Lab Analyst Intermediate

Abbott; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to perform routine GMP-compliant testing across raw materials, in-process, finished product, and stability work at our Clonmel site.

You will document results meticulously, maintain calibration of equipment, and contribute to deviations and QC investigations while supporting training of colleagues.

This role requires NFQ level 6 qualification and strong attention to quality, safety, and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• GMP environment knowledge and working to GMP/procedural requirements.
• Accurate documentation of test results for traceability.
• Maintenance of training, certifications and safety procedures.
• Interpretation of data and results to ensure conformance with specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing in GMP environment.
• Prepare solutions, reagents and standards per procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and daily checks are completed.
• Document testing activities clearly and concisely for traceability.
• Support training and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Assist with deviation reports and quality investigations.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Data interpretation

Lab testing

Education

NFQ level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

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 6,500 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.

About Abbott Vascular

Abbott Vascular is one of the world’s leading vascular care businesses, dedicated to advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient outcomes worldwide. By combining cutting‑edge medical device innovation with world‑class pharmaceuticals, we invest heavily in research, development, training, and education to help shape the future of healthcare.

Our broad portfolio of vascular technologies—including vessel closure, endovascular, and coronary devices—helps treat diseases of the heart, carotid arteries, and peripheral blood vessels. These conditions can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other life‑threatening complications, making the work we do both meaningful and impactful.

At Abbott Clonmel, you’ll be part of a high‑performing manufacturing site where quality, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

Purpose Statement:

As the Laboratory Analyst, you will perform laboratory testing within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment to support one or more of the following areas: raw materials, in-process product, finished product, stability and/or validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use scientific education and/or experiences to generate results in accordance with GMP/procedural requirements and scientific principles.
• Interpret data output to determine conformance with product specifications.
• Understand internal business processes to prioritise their assigned work duties appropriately.
• Based upon their GMP/procedural knowledge, recognise exception events and initiate the exception process to ensure proper remedial action is taken. Can recognise laboratory technique or instrumental events that could impact the integrity of the test data.
• Have basic computer proficiency of Word processing and spreadsheet applications. Demonstrates proficiency in learning Abbott computer systems and computer systems associated with laboratory instrumentation.
• Work under the general guidance of a supervisor but can effectively manage their own time to ensure timely completion of assigned duties.
• Understand, implement, and maintain a safe work environment for themselves and others in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Understand, implement, and maintain GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Understand, implement, and maintain their training certifications as needed for assigned job tasks. Performs analytical test methods as written to support material release with minimal error.
• Understand laboratory techniques and principles performed.
• Interpret experimental data for conformance with product/material specifications. Initiates appropriate exception documents in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Independently maintain training and recertification on training modules, safety, GMP, and procedural updates. Accept responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experience to support continual personal development.
• Demonstrate logical thought processes to determine possible contributors to exception events.
• Complete assigned routine analytical laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures in a timely manner.
• Prepare laboratory solutions, reagents, and standards as required in compliance with procedures and laboratory GMP.
• Complete daily checks on equipment as required, such as balances and pH meters.
• Verify all equipment is appropriately calibrated before use.
• Clearly and concisely document all testing activities as required to ensure conformance to laboratory documentation practices and traceability requirements.
• Evaluate test results for conformance to appropriate specifications and highlight to the supervisor any suspect results.
• Complete all out of specification and deviation reports generated to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Support the training activities of other analysts in the laboratory.
• Update and revise procedures and laboratory documentation as required.
• Complete all activities in accordance with the appropriate safety standards and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Where required, support the Structured Query Language Laboratory Information Management System (SQL LIMS) process by:
  • Providing the business with technical expertise for assigned applications.
  • Support end‑to‑day application of the system by discussing and solving problems (problem resolution, running queries, providing first‑line support).
  • Troubleshoot, provide communication on and support the resolution of business application issues.
  • Develop and deliver training on business system application
  • Maintain business system compliance to internal and external regulations and requirements.
  • Implement business process solutions to issues not addressed by formal system releases.
  • Define requirements by analysing business needs.
  • Participate in the development of the system by providing input by analysing business processes and requirements. Reviewing project documentation 2 validating system functionality.
  • Represent the interests of the Business throughout the lifecycle of the system.
• (Adaptability) Can work in multiple laboratory functional areas as assigned by supervisors and managers. Can effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on with minimal error. Can adjust to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments.
• (Initiative) Perform assigned tasks with some level of supervision required. Budget their time effectively to carry out assigned tasks. Make recommendations for improvement. Take initiative to be involved in team activities and decision‑making.
• (Innovation) Make suggestions for improvement based on scientific and GMP understanding. Provides ideas for improvement.
• (Integrity) Accepts responsibility for all data generated to support material release. Accept responsibility for verifying data generated by others to support material release. Accept responsibility for completing assigned tasks as committed. Look at exception events as an opportunity to learn. Deals with exception events objectively and logically to help discover the root causes. Their peers view them as having integrity.
• (Teamwork) Work with others to maintain a positive atmosphere to accomplish business objectives. Is an active participant and contributor within their work structure. Seeking opportunities to assist others and receiving input from others is a positive experience. Fosters positive working relationships with all levels of the organisation.

Education and Job Skills:

• (Experience/Education) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. Relevant work experience advantageous but not essential or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) has basic knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a laboratory environment and will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non‑ compliance with governmental regulations.
• (Cognitive Skills) Performs primariliy routine technical assignments using standard methods and sequences. Performs routine set‑up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. Makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed under supervision.
• (Planning/Organisation) Completes all tasks in line with defined laboratory schedules as directed by their supervisor.
• (Decision Making/Impact) Solves basic problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
• (Supervision Received) General supervision. Receives detailed supervision and general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions and supervision on any new assignments.

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