Job Description
**Senior Laboratory Supervisor for Microbiology** **Job Summary:** Lead microbiological testing and environmental monitoring in a fast-paced laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement. 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. **Job Description:** The Senior Laboratory Supervisor for Microbiology is responsible for the Microbiological testing of finished goods and implementation of the Microbiological Environmental Monitoring Program. This is a senior role within the Laboratory, requiring strong leadership and technical expertise. **Key Responsibilities:** • Oversees the appropriate disposition of all products and their component materials through the timely release of complete accurate test results. • Maintains and uses technical expertise of current laboratory testing/procedures/instrumentation with input from an appropriate analytical resource. • Assures that the laboratory is in compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements. • Leads in selection, hiring, training, termination, promotion, demotion or placement of employee in their group. • Assure training and development of subordinates. • May be responsible for one or more shifts across Microbiology and Analytical Laboratories. • Provide and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel. • Assists in the responsibility of meeting division production objectives within planned budgets. **Requirements:** • National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline and 4+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. • Strong human relations skills to deal effectively with members of the department and the areas serviced by the laboratory. • Problem solving is required in multiple facets of the job including technical, managerial, administrative, etcetera. • Ability to interpret impact of laboratory data for appropriate and effective action and priority with supervision. **Abbott Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer**