Senior Laboratory Technician & SME — GMP & Data Integrity

Abbott; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Fantastic new facility

Growing business plus access to many,;

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician SME to provide advanced technical support for laboratory operations. The role covers routine and non-routine testing, data review, investigations, and CAPA activities to ensure quality results and compliance.

You will act as the technical expert for laboratory processes, train technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement. The position requires GMP experience, a science degree at NFQ Level 7, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 7 qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' laboratory experience in a regulated GMP environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Strong understanding of GMP, Data Integrity, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Experience training or mentoring colleagues is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine sampling, testing, and laboratory analyses.
• Act as the go-to technical expert for laboratory processes, equipment, and testing methodologies.
• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory activities and provide technical support to Laboratory Technicians.
• Review data and support troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, methods, and technical issues.
• Support laboratory investigations, CAPAs, root cause analysis and support implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor Laboratory Technicians to ensure technical competence and compliance.
• Support environmental monitoring, product monitoring, data trending, and compliance activities.
• Assist with equipment qualifications, method validations, and laboratory improvement projects.
• Prepare, maintain and review laboratory documentation, SOPs, and records.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, and site quality requirements.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory inspection activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Training/mentoring (desirable)

Education

NFQ Level 7 qualification in science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Validation activities

Troubleshooting

Job description

Abbott in Ireland is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician SME to provide advanced technical support for laboratory operations. The role covers routine and non-routine testing, data review, investigations, and CAPA activities to ensure quality results and compliance.

You will act as the technical expert for laboratory processes, train technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement. The position requires GMP experience, a science degree at NFQ Level 7, and strong analytical skills.