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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs 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. Abbott has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan
Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name “Similac”. To complement the range of “Similac” infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow-on formulae under the brand name of “Gain”. The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk, which is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins, and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurized, dried, and packaged at the site, and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Canada.
Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility, which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply, together with Ireland’s reputation as a green, clean environment, is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.
Role Overview
The role of Micro Laboratory Technician will involve the following:
Primary Function
The Micro Laboratory Technician will carry out all testing associated with Batch Release, Microbiological Analysis, and Environmental Monitoring.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for swabbing all areas both inside and outside the plant in line with Department schedule.
* Ensure Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) are maintained at all times, including swabbing, waste control, and chemical disposal. Aseptic techniques must be practiced at all times.
* Conduct product testing using Bacteriological Test Methods.
* Sampling at process sample points and testing product throughout the process to ensure no microbiological impact is identified.
* Complete in-process testing.
* Assist with collection and testing of extra samples throughout the process during trials of new product innovation.
* Complete daily checks on laboratory equipment, including incubators and fridges, as per appropriate up-to-date SOPs.
* Assist in the validation process where required.
* Document all data and report as required.
Education Required
You will have a Degree/Diploma or Certificate in Food Science or equivalent Scientific discipline. Experience working in a similar role would be an advantage.
Knowledge
* Strong understanding of compliance and quality standards.
* Very good understanding of the microbiological techniques and methods used.
* Very good knowledge of the plant and all swabbing locations.
* Very good interpersonal skills.
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