Job Description
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.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs 6,000 people across ten sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo.
Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name "Similac". To complement the range of "Similac" infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow on formulae under the brand name of "Gain". The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals.
The Micro Laboratory Technician will carry out all testing associated with Batch Release & Microbiological Analysis and Environmental monitoring. Key responsibilities include:
- Following all Environmental, Health and Safety Rules and Regulations within the plant.
- Reporting any current or potential hazards to your manager immediately.
- Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) at all times for the work being carried out.
- Reviewing all relevant SOP's/test methods for any job task and ensuring full understanding and adherence.
- Complying with global and regulatory requirements and executing current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and current good laboratory practices (cGLP).
- Maintaining GLP at all times, including during environmental sampling, waste control and chemical disposal.
- Responsible for environmental sampling throughout the plant.
- Maintaining Laboratory housekeeping standards.
- Carrying out product testing using Microbiological Test Methods.
- Sampling at process sample points and testing product throughout the process to ensure no microbiological impact is identified.
- Carrying out in-process testing.
- Assisting with collection and testing of extra samples throughout the process during trials of new product innovation.
- Carrying out daily checks on laboratory equipment.
- Assisting in the validation process of new equipment.
- Observing and analysing results from microbiological test results.
- Monitoring stock levels of test consumables & laboratory supplies and reporting ordering requirements.
- Providing training to new team members as required.
Education Required: A Degree/Diploma in Microbiology or equivalent Scientific discipline is required. Experience working in a similar role would be an advantage.
Key Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of compliance and quality standards.
- Very good understanding of the microbiological techniques & methods used.
- Computer skills including Word & Excel. Familiarity/experience with LIMs an advantage.
- Excellent attention to detail & strong interpersonal skills.