Lab Technician

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.Please note any offer of employment for this position isconditional upon the successful completionof a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems. Main Purpose of the Role Specialist para-professional individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the area of Laboratory Technician. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized work. Knowledge acquired from several years of experience or specialist training in particular area. Main Responsibilities As the Specialist para-professional in the Laboratory Technician Sub-Function, possesses advanced knowledge in performing a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reaction. Makes and records observations. Performs simple calculations. Collects and prepares data for evaluation. Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment, arranging and dismantling apparatus, and collecting, washing, and storing glassware. Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection. Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental. Qualifications and Experience Minimum NFQ Level 6 Qualification in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing qualification. Basic computer skills are required to operate Laboratory based computer applications and equipment. Exposure to working in a regulated environment where strict compliance and documentation discipline is of benefit. What we Offer: Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as Health insurance Excellent pension scheme Life assurance Career Development Fantastic new facility Growing business plus access to many more benefits.Connect with us at and on andAbbott is an equal opportunities employer.