**Abbott in Ireland** Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, 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 Vascular Division Clonmel** Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices–which includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies–are used to treat vessel diseases of the heart, carotid arteries and peripheral blood vessels. These vessel diseases can lead to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia and other serious vascular conditions. **PURPOSE OF THE JOB** 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. **MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES** + Usesscientificeducationand/orexperiencestogenerateresultsinaccordancewithGMP/proceduralrequirementsandscientific principles. + Interpretsdataoutputtodetermineconformancewithproduct specifications. + Understands internal business processes to make appropriate prioritisation of their assigned work duties. Has experience and commandofmultiplelaboratorytechniquestoperformthemwith minimalerror. + BasedupontheirGMP/proceduralknowledge,recognisesexception eventsandisabletoirlitiatetheexception processtoensureproper remedial action is taken. Is able to recognise laboratory technique or instrumental events that could impact the integrity of the test data. Demonstrates the ability to design experimental protocols to determine exception event rootcause. + Cantrainotherlaboratorypersonnelonanytechniquetheycurrently have in their training matrix. + UnderstandsGMP/proceduralimpactofanyproposedchangesto operatingprocedures. + Takesresponsibilityforcompletingassignedworktasksandgoals and can independently prioritise work schedule in order to meet bothobjectives. + Hasbasiccomputerproficiencyofwordprocessingandspreadsheet applications. Demonstrates the proficiency to learn Abbott computersystemsandcomputersystemsassociatedwithlaboratory instrumentation. Demonstrates a high level of proficiency to work with computerapplications. + Works under the general guidance of a supervisor but can effectivelymanagetheirowntimetoensuretimelycompletionof assignedduties.Understandsimplements, andmaintainsasafeworkenvironment for themselves and others in accordance with procedural requirements. Proposes and implements changes to create a safe environment. + Understands, implements, and maintains GMP with respect to laboratoryrecords,procedures,andsystemsinaccordancewith procedural requirements. Proposes and implements changes to maintain proceduralrequirements. + Understands, implements and maintains their training certifications asneededforassignedjobtasks.Takeindependentresponsibilityto addnewtrainingdiversificationtomeetbroaderteamobjectives. + Performs analytical test methods as written to support product/materialreleasewithminimalerror.Proposesand implementschangestoimprovemethodology. + Understands laboratory techniques and principles performed.Can independentlytroubleshootandresolveanalyticaltechniquesand instrumentissues. + Interpretsexperimentaldataforconformancewithproduct/material specifications. Understands and identifies laboratory technique or instrumental performance in accordance with scientificprinciples. + Initiatesappropriateexceptiondocumentsinaccordancewith proceduralrequirements.Proposesandimplementsexperimental designtodetermineexceptionrootcause. + Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications,Abbottsystemsandinstrumentationwithintheirtrainingmatrix. Participatesandprovidesinputwithinassignedteams.Implements andensuresimprovementideasarecompletedtofacilitateteam objectives. + Independently maintains training and recertification on training modules, safety, GMP and procedural updates. Accepts responsibilityforacquiringknowledgeandexperience tosupport continual personaldevelopment. + Demonstrates logical thought processes in order to determine possiblecontributorstoexceptionevents.Proposesandimplements scientificprotocolstodetermineexceptionevent. + Completes assigned routine analytical laboratory testing in accordancewithestablished proceduresinatimelymanner. + Preparesasrequired,laboratorysolutions,reagentsandstandardsin compliance with procedures and laboratoryGMP. + Completesdailychecksonequipmentasrequiredforexample balances and pHmeters. + Verifiesallequipmentisappropriatelycalibratedbeforeuse. + Clearlyandconciselydocumentsantestingactivitesasrequiredto ensure conformance to laboratory documentation practices and traceability requirements. Evaluatestestresultsforconformancetoappropriatespecifications andhighlightstosupervisoranysuspectresults. + Completesalloutofspecificationanddeviationreportsgenerated toahighstandardandinatimely manner. + Supportsthetrainingactivitiesofotheranalystsinthelaboratory. + Updatesandrevisesproceduresandlaboratorydocumentationas required. + Completesallactivitiesinaccordancewiththeappropriatesafety standards and personal protective equipmentrequirements. + Can work in multiple laboratory functional areas as assigned by supervisors, managers. Can effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on with minimal error. Can adjust to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments. Volunteers to take on additional tasks to aidthelaboratory.Volunteerstoworkinotherareaswhenassigned work has beencompleted. + Performs assigned tasks with some level of supervision required.Budgetstheirtimeeffectively tocarryoutassignedtasks. Make recommendations for improvement. Takes initiative to be involved in team activities and decision making. Performs assigned tasks with minimal supervision required. Provides assistance to less experienced members as needed. Recognises obstacles to technical or process related issues and can independently resolve them. Consistently achieves commitments despite obstacles. + Makes suggestions for improvement based upon scientific and GMPunderstanding.Providesideasforimprovementandmakes and implements new technologies or processesforimprovement. Applies solutions to issues globally (a solution in oneareamayalsobeeffectiveinotherareasnotdirectlyimpacted by theissue). + Accepts responsibility for all data generated to support material release.Acceptsresponsibilityfortheverificationofdatagenerated by others to support material release. Accepts responsibility to complete assigned tasks as committed. Looks at exception events asopportunitytolearn.Dealswithexceptioneventsinanobjective,logical manner to help discover rootcause. + Isviewedbytheirpeersashavingintegrity.Consistentlymeets goals/deadlines despite obstacles. Maintains a professional atmosphere in the face ofconflict. + Works with others to maintain a positive atmosphere to accomplish business objectives. Will be an active participant and contributorwithintheirworkstructure.Seeksopportunitiestoassistothersand receivesinputfromothersasapositiveexperience.Fosterspositiveworking relationships with all levels of the organisation. Is looked upon by their peers as someone positive to work with. Acts asamentor for others. Demonstrates willingness to cross-train themselves andothersinotherfunctionalareas.Isopentoideasof personnel improvement and is willing to implement changes. Demonstrates a team approach. **EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES** + National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and workexperience. + Has strong basic knowledgeofgeneraltechnicalconceptsandpracticesandagood general understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a laboratory environment and will perform this job in a quality systemenvironment.Failuretoadequatelyperformed taskscanresult in noncompliance with governmentalregulations. + Performs primariliy routine technical assignments using standard methods and sequences. Performs routinesetup,testing,repair,inspection,and/ormaintenanceofall areaspecificequipment,materials,systems,and/orproduct.Makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as direct ed under supervision. + Completesalltasksinlinewithdefined laboratoryschedulesasdirectedbytheirsupervisor. + Solves basic to intermediate level problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentialityinhandlingsensitiveinfonnationordocuments. + General supervision. Receives general supervision and general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions and supervision on any newassignments. **REFER TO THE SITE SAFETY STATEMENT (SHE038447) FOR YOUR SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK** **RESPONSIB** **I** **LITIES** **Abbott Ireland** is **an Equal Opportunities Employer** An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. 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