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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.\nAbout Abbott\nAbbott 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.\nAbbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny\nAbbott 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.\nMain purpose of the role\nTo perform all set up, preparation and testing of sensors via Portal test system so that testing is performed on time, in full meeting all quality and compliance requirements, and in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the business & the customer. The role includes performing laboratory duties such as preparing buffers and performing validity testing using specified equipment. The person within the role will perform verifications of their colleagues’ actions and undertake batch record reviews and approvals, to support product batch release. Perform inspections associated with laboratory investigations and / or technical / quality system investigations and generate associated reports. he person will assist in the scheduling and control of testing to ensure all scheduled testing is performed correctly in a timely manner. The role is individually accountable for the quality and efficiency of their own actions whilst performing sensors testing, and via verifications also responsible for the actions of their colleagues.\nTo maintain awareness of new/changed products and processes within the area, and to proactively support projects and drive improvements in terms of quality, cost and efficiency.\nThe person undertaking the role will ensure their actions are compliant with Health and Safety regulations and standards by adhering the sites Health and Safety systems and procedures. Being accountable for the health and safety of themselves and others by highlighting where EHS improvements can be made.\nMain responsibilities\nOperate laboratory equipment following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).\nPerform troubleshooting and problem solving online following guidance in SOPs.\nPrepare solutions according to SOP’s, accurately weighing raw materials and performing calculations,\nPerform the associated Inventory Management transactions (i.e. generation of batch numbers and material usage transactions).\nPerform basic engineering functions (i.e. set-up checks and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment) and consistently maintain a high standard of housekeeping.\nMaintain good timekeeping for all tasks and to wear correct working attire and PPE.\nPerform cleaning of glassware and utensils and maintain the laboratory in a clean and fit condition for use\nEnsure sufficient stocks of all laboratory consumables available ready for use.\nAssist in the scheduling and control of testing and making sure all scheduled testing is performed correctly in a timely manner to ensure output targets and schedules are met.\nPerform Out of Specification investigations as per SOP, where applicable.\nUndertake the verification of data and documentation reviews as required.\nTo adhere to training policies and procedures; being aware of their, and other Technician training status to ensure it is up to date prior to performing tasks and making sure they remain in compliance within the sites training system.\nPerform training of fellow Technicians.\nTo know, understand and adhere to Health and Safety risk assessments applicable to the area.\nPro-actively prevent/reduce the occurrences of non-conformances within the sensor testing area, and support non-conformance investigations, in addition to any associated corrective and / or preventative actions.\nSupport audit readiness for internal and external quality system audits.\nThrough role model behaviour, demonstrate full cross functional team support for the department and ancillary functions.\nCommunicating details of laboratory activities with line managers and representing workgroup if and when required Ensure that any support functions, such as Engineering Support, or Unit Quality Assurance and Technical Support are notified in a timely manner.\nTo always adhere to company policies and procedures and input data accurately into production records.\nTo perform any other reasonable request. Note: This job description describes the principal and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they currently exist but is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent representation.\nQualifications & Experience\nA Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in a relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent.\nExperience of working in a laboratory or product test environment and use of a variety of analytical/testing instruments, to provide a general knowledge of laboratory science is preferred.\nBasic computer skills are required to operate Laboratory based computer applications and equipment. \nExposure to working in a regulated environment where strict compliance and documentation discipline is preferred.\nMeticulous attention to detail - maintaining accuracy and consistency in high-volume, time-sensitive testing\nAccountability - for both personal actions and verification of colleagues’ work\nCompliance mindset - strict adherence to Quality, GLP & Health & Safety standards\nProactive risk prevention & Problem solving - spotting potential problems & resolving efficiently\nEffective communicator - able to escalate issues promptly and represent the workgroup when required\nTime Management & Prioritisation-ability to manage schedules and ensure timely completion of testing.\nHealth & Safety Awareness - strong commitment to EHS compliance and proactive identification of safety improvements.\nWhat we Offer\nAttractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as\nFamily health insurance,\nExcellent pension scheme\nLife assurance\nCareer Development\nFantastic new facility\nGrowing business plus access to many more benefits.\nImportant Information\nPlease note that any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a Company-designated medical practitioner.\nConnect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.\nAbbott is an equal opportunities employer.\nThe base pay for this position is\nN/A/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.\nJOB FAMILY:\nOperations QualityDIVISION:\nADC Diabetes CareLOCATION:\nIreland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology ParkADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:\nWORK SHIFT:\nIe - 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