Senior Chemist

Abbott Laboratories; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland seeks an experienced analytical chemist for the Clonmel site to support QA testing of raw materials, in-process and finished goods. You will develop and apply test methods, document results, and drive improvements. A NFQ level 7 qualification with 4+ years’ experience is required, within a quality system environment.

Role involves method development, deviation investigations, instrument troubleshooting and training teammates to uphold Abbott’s stringent quality standards.

Qualifications

• NFQ level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline with 4+ years of related work experience.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to analyze complex data and identify corrective actions.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analytical quality control testing to support manufacturing.
• Utilizes analytical methods to determine quantity, quality and purity of compounds.
• Documents findings and recommends process/test method improvements.
• Investigates root cause and implements CAPAs.
• Troubleshoots analytical instruments and ensures calibration/maintenance.
• Trains others on analytical testing and ensures compliance with procedures.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Process improvement

Education

NFQ level 7 + 4+ years 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.

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.

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 of the Job

Conducts analytical testing of raw materials, finished goods, in-process and engineering samples. Ensures analytical laboratory is in compliance with procedures and processes.

Major Responsibilities

• Conducts analytical quality control testing to support manufacturing.
• Utilizes new or existing analytical test methods to determine quantity, quality and purity of compounds.
• Writes reports as needed documenting findings and recommending process and/or test method improvements.
• Conducts investigations driving for root cause and proper corrective and preventative actions.
• Troubleshoots instruments in analysis.
• Trains others on analytical testing.
• Ensures analytical laboratory is in compliance with procedures and processes.
• Conducts research to develop or improve analytical techniques, methodology and procedures.
• Develops and/or uses new or existing analytical test methods to determine quantity, quality and purity of new compounds.
• Writes reports as needed documenting findings and recommending process and/or test method improvements.
• Validation, investigates out of specification results, reviews documentation associated with work in the analytical laboratory.
• Reviews all analytical data for accuracy and completeness.
• Approves analytical data up to but excluding product disposition.

Education and Competencies

• National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline and 4+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures. General understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non-compliance with governmental regulations.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.
• Cultivates a wide range of internal networks and begins to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks. May lead a project team of moderate scope. Provides guidance to less experienced staff. Acts as a mentor to lower level individual contributors. Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.
• Plans, organises, and prioritises own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
• Exercises authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in programme schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.
• Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.
• May provide limited work direction and guidance to exempt and/or skilled non-exempt levels of employees. May be asked to evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates.