Diagnostic Technologist (PM)

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 69,000 people.

Abbott in Ireland

In Ireland, Abbott employs almost 3,000 people across 11 sites. Abbott has six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. It has commercial and support operations in Dublin and shared services in Dublin and Westport. Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946.

Abbott Diagnostics Division (ADD) Longford

Abbott established the first diagnostics manufacturing facility in Sligo in 1994 to manufacture blood-screening products and reagents. In 2004, Abbott Diagnostics operations in Ireland expanded with the opening of a second facility in Longford. The plant was first occupied in December 2004. Manufacturing commenced in March of the following year and the first product (Architect TSH) was launched in December of 2005. The Longford facility plays a key role in helping Abbott to meet the increasing global demand for diagnostic testing in areas such as infectious disease, cancer, thyroid and cardiovascular diseases.

We currently have a vacancy for a Diagnostic Technologist and this role will involve the following:

Key Responsibilities:

While adhering to all GLP & GMP, your key responsibilities will be to carry out some of the following activities.

· Solution Formulation.
· Microparticle Coating.
· Conjugation of biological molecules.
· Perform line clearances and line closeouts.
· Perform In-Process Testing.
· Carry out preventive maintenance on Abbott instruments e.g. Architect, AxSYM, IMx & TDx as required.
· Complete and comply with all relevant documentation.
· Adhere to all GMP and GLP requirements.
· Ensure safe work practices and behavior on the job at all times.
· Be compliant to the relevant EHS Global & Technical Standards.
· Ensure that activities are completed within budget e.g. waste levels, per plan requirements.
· Carry out training of new employees as appropriate.
· Support continuous improvement by assisting in and become involved in Cost-saving ideas & projects.
· Assist in compiling information for annual budgets.
· Maintain adequate stocks of operating supplies and consumables within the laboratory.
· Revising Procedures and other documentation as appropriate.
· Use of computer applications as appropriate. e.g. BPCS, LDRS, DMS, AxSYM 15, LIMS, ETMS & MES
· Assist in executing validation protocols

Desired profile

Education & Experience

You will have a minimum of a third level qualification in a science discipline. Previous experience in a diagnostic manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.


Key Skills
You will have demonstrated:
· Advanced organisational skills
· Good attention to detail
· You will have the ability to work co-operatively and effectively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships.
· You will have displayed the highest levels of integrity in the successful completion of your work.
· Proven problem solving skills
· The ability to use your initiative, while adhering to the quality system, when faced with an obstacle is essential.

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