Diagnostics Technologist

abbott· 1417 Abbott Ireland
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📍 Ireland - FinisklinFull time
Full time1417 Abbott Ireland

About this role

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Department Objective

To ensure the plant meets its customer service, financial, inventory management, quality, and safety goals through the effective management of the Liquid Common accessories and Diagnostic Reagents.

Primary Role Objective(s)

To carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, quantity, volume are attained

Reporting Line

This position reports to the relevant departments Team Leader or Manager.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

The following table outlines the main duties and responsibilities that diagnostic technologists hold.

General Area:

  • Budgets own time to carry out assigned duties that support business goals. Interacts constructively with employees, managers, and cross-functional peers.

  • Completes compliant documentation and provides solutions to local problems.

  • Works effectively within the team

Quality /Compliance:

  • Complete manufacturing and testing operations as required, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.

  • Ensures compliance to site level policies and procedures by promptly reporting non-compliance issues to the team leader

  • Possess a basic understanding of the Quality System, including the Subsystems and is familiar with the Quality System Key processes.

  • Participate and take all trainings and reviews as required on the Electronic Training Management System

Risk Management:

  • Applies basic Risk Management principles to work.

  • EHS:

  • Complete all activities in a safe manner ensuring that any potential safety issues and areas for improvement are highlighted to team leader.

  • Ensure Environmental procedures e.g., recycling, waste minimization is adhered to, and improvements made where possible.   

Depending on Functional Area

  • Carry out operations in the manufacturing including solution formulation, in process, final release and stability testing

  • Completion of validation protocols on new products or product transfers

  • Completes training of new employees

  • Participate in continuous improvement projects and process simplification

  • Assist in compiling information for annual budgets.

EHS Requirement

  • Ensure Environmental Health & Safety standards are met and all EHS regulations and procedures are adhered to.

  • Foster an awareness of Environmental Health & Safety in the plant and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to interact with other departments within the plant members of various teams.

  • Ability to interact effectively with Abbott personnel at other sites within the Division.

  • Effective communication and presentation skills

Problem Solving

A level of expertise is required in solving problems with the view to improving area operational and quality performance

Management and/or Leadership Responsibilities

This position has no direct people management responsibility.

Accountability

Is responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are adhered to, failure to do so could result in customer complaints, ultimately product recalls and significant financial losses.

Scope of Authority

  • Individual is given authority to carry our duties without close supervision.

  • Regular team meetings, annual performance and career development reviews are performed through regular team meetings and one to one meeting with the area Team Leader as appropriate.

Education

Minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent plus Certificate in relevant Science/Engineering area, as this foundation will provide a basic understanding of the scientific/engineering disciplines and the ability to apply them

Experience

Previous experience in a diagnostic manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential. Previous experience would provide a foundation for the disciplines required for working as a Diagnostic Technologist.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Sligo : Finisklin Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - As12Ts8A (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Diagnostics Technologist position at abbott located?
This Diagnostics Technologist role at abbott is based in Ireland - Finisklin. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Diagnostics Technologist role at abbott full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Diagnostics Technologist role in the 1417 Abbott Ireland department at abbott.
Which team or department does the Diagnostics Technologist at abbott belong to?
This Diagnostics Technologist position is part of the 1417 Abbott Ireland department at abbott. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Diagnostics Technologist job at abbott posted?
This Diagnostics Technologist position at abbott was posted on Jul 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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