Laboratory Analyst

Job Description

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,500 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott Vascular

Abbott Vascular is one of the world’s leading vascular care businesses, dedicated to advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient outcomes worldwide. By combining cutting‑edge medical device innovation with world‑class pharmaceuticals, we invest heavily in research, development, training, and education to help shape the future of healthcare.

Our broad portfolio of vascular technologies, including vessel closure, endovascular, and coronary devices, helps treat diseases of the heart, carotid arteries, and peripheral blood vessels. These conditions can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other life‑threatening complications, making the work we do both meaningful and impactful.

At Abbott Clonmel, you’ll be part of a high‑performing manufacturing site where quality, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is   conditional upon the successful completion   of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

Key Responsibilities

Performs laboratory testing within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment in support of one or more of the following areas; raw materials, in-process product, finished product, stability and/or validation

Manages laboratory samples by receiving, logging, labelling, preparing, storing, and disposing of samples and reagents in accordance with established procedures and laboratory requirements.

Provides laboratory support by maintaining clean and compliant work areas, preparing equipment, glassware and testing materials, assisting laboratory personnel with routine activities, and performing authorized laboratory tests and measurements as trained.

Perform analytical testing in accordance with GMP, laboratory procedures, and scientific principles to support product and material release.

Evaluate and interpret analytical data to ensure compliance with product specifications and identify potential quality concerns.

Recognise, investigate, document, and support resolution of deviations, OOS results, and exception events, including root cause analysis.

Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable laboratory documentation and records.

Prepare laboratory reagents, standards, and solutions in compliance with GMP requirements.

Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and fit for purpose, including completion Of routine equipment checks.

Apply laboratory techniques and scientific principles effectively while troubleshooting technical and instrumentation issues as required.

Maintain compliance with safety, GMP, training, and procedural requirements, including appropriate use of PPE.

Manage workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet business and o tional objectives.

Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory computer systems, data management tools, and standard office applications.

Support colleague training, knowledge sharing, and team development activities.

Participate in the review, update, and improvement of laboratory procedures, documentation, and processes.

Support I-IMS activities, including user support, issue resolution, training, compliance, business process improvements, and system development initiatives.

Adapt to changing priorities and work across multiple laboratory areas as required.

Demonstrate initiative, innovation, integrity, and teamwork through continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, and positive engagement with colleagues.

Education and Job Skills:

(Experience/Education) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. Relevant work experience advantageous but not essential or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

(Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills) Applies broad knowledge Of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals. Utilises increased knowledge of numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to resolve non-routine/moderately complex problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.

(Cognitive Skills) Performs non-routine to moderately complex technical assignments using standard methods and sequences. Performs set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. Makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements directed. Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives. Plans, organises, and prioritises own daily work routine to meet established schedule.

(Decision Making/lmpact) Solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.

(Supervision Received) General supervision. Receives general instruction On routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments

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