About Abbott, a global healthcare leader, 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
About Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division – Longford:
The Longford facility plays a key role in helping Abbott meet the increasing global demand for diagnostic testing in areas such as infectious disease, cancer, thyroid, and cardiovascular diseases.
Job Title: Process Support Scientist
About the Role:
This position is for a Process Support Scientist in our Operations Department, which will involve developing and maintaining expertise in a designated process or technical specialty.
The successful candidate will support the manufacturing processes within the Operations department, ensuring the plant meets its customer quality, service, regulatory, financial, and safety goals through effective technical support of Diagnostic products.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop Subject Matter Expertise and take lead in designated change control/process/technical speciality.
- Establish oneself as key contact for designated process.
- Develop and maintain working relationship with cross-functional peers, including Technical Support, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
- Provide necessary support to production schedule requirements as designated by Team Leader.
Requirements:
- A third-level qualification in a relevant Chemistry or Life Science discipline or Engineering.
- A minimum of 20 months experience in a regulated environment of which 12 months is in the manufacturing/testing or support of diagnostic products.
About Working at Abbott:
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritionals products.
In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites.
We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo, and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo.
About Longford:
Longford is based in the midlands of Ireland surrounded by water with the River Shannon, Lough Ree, and the Royal Canal.
It has a vibrant collection of communities with a rich historical background.
The County has plenty to offer to both visitors and citizens in sport, culture, literature, amenities, festivals, events, retail, and dining.
Salary: Estimated salary €50,000 - €65,000 per annum depending on experience.