4 Laboratory Technician jobs in Ireland
Laboratory Technician
Posted 3 days ago
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Stryker Anngrove
Onsite role
**What you will do:**
+ Be a Subject Matter Expert with regard to Acceptable Quality Standards for products and processes.
+ Ensure Regulatory compliance in area to cGMP's of all medical device regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA and TUV)
+ Represent QA as the first point of contact for daily line support issues.
+ Troubleshoot product and process related issues and identifies root cause.
+ Work with QE's and product teams to identify areas for risk reduction and error proofing processes and work on implementation of these.
+ Drive Defect awareness training with product builders with the assistance of the manufacturing trainer.
+ MRB: Provide input into the disposition for any non-conforming product and identify appropriate corrective action with other support team members.
+ Perform internal quality audits.
+ Trending and analysis of key Quality metrics.
+ Responsible for the timely analysis of customer complaints to acceptable Quality Standards supporting Divisional and Operational goals and objectives.
+ Complete investigation and analysis of customer complaints.
+ Maintain systems for the receipt and recording of customer complaints.
+ Assist in the preparation of periodic reports.
+ Maintain biohazard laboratory.
+ Maintain systems for Customer complaints.
+ All other duties as assigned.
**What you will need:**
+ 2 years' experience min in relevant position in industry.
+ Knowledge of GMP regulated environment and experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
+ Good knowledge of statistics would also be an advantage.
+ Can manage around obstacles and ambiguity. Experience/training in problem solving methodology. (Engineering Essentials TM)
+ Builds strong relationships by fostering open communications, respect, and trust. Is diplomatic, tactful and leverages excellent people skills to help achieve outcomes.
+ Analytical & critical thinking skills, process improvement orientation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
+ Builds strong customer engagement and credibility by delivering on expectations and commitments.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Posted 2 days ago
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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. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny 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 Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan**
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 product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.
Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland's reputation as a green, clean environment is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.
**Primary Function / Goals / Objectives**
+ This function has the responsibility for reviewing all relevant SOP's/test methods, for any job task they may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP/test method.
+ The Micro Technician must comply with global and regulatory requirements and execute current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and current good laboratory practices (cGLP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
+ GLP must be maintained at all times, including during the practices of environmental sampling, waste control and chemical disposal. Aseptic techniques must be practiced at all times.
+ Responsible for environmental sampling throughout the plant.
+ Maintaining Laboratory housekeeping standards.
+ The Micro Lab Technician will carry out product testing using Microbiological Test Methods.
+ They must carry out sampling at process sample points and test product throughout the process to ensure no microbiological impact is identified.
+ The Micro Lab Technician will also carry out in-process testing.
+ This function will assist with collection and testing of extra samples throughout the process during trials of new product innovation.
+ They must carry out daily checks on laboratory equipment including incubators and fridges as per appropriate up to date SOPs.
+ The Micro Lab Technician will assist in the validation process of new equipment where required.
+ All equipment must be qualified prior to use and the Micro Technician will assist in this process.
+ Observing and analysing results from microbiological test results.
+ All laboratory results must be documented and communicated in a timely and efficient manner.
+ All waste should be disposed of as per procedure and all safety measures should be taken as required.
+ Monitoring stock levels of test consumables & laboratory supplies and reporting ordering requirements.
+ Provide training to new team members as required. Ensure all training delivered is documented appropriately.
+ Changes may occur to job function as updates are made to GMP procedures, EHS requirements, Technical / New Equipment, Quality Procedures & SOP's.
+ This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible where this need arises.
+ Follow all Environmental, Health and Safety Rules and Regulations within the plant.
+ Report any current or potential hazards to your manager immediately.
+ The Micro Technician must wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) at all times for the work they are carrying out. Appropriate controls such as a fume hood and ventilation must also be taken where required.
**Major Responsibilities**
+ The technician will carry out all testing associated with Batch Release & Microbiological Analysis and Environmental monitoring.
**Education Required**
+ BSc in Microbiology or related Scientific discipline.
**Skills & Experience**
+ Strong understanding of compliance and quality standards.
+ Very good understanding of microbiological techniques & methods used.
+ Computer skills including Word & Excel. Familiarity/experience with LIMs an advantage.
+ Excellent attention to detail & strong interpersonal skills.
**Accountability / Scope**
+ Batch testing is critical to overall quality of the product. Incorrect results could potentially lead to a rejected batch or distressed inventory.
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Mechanical Technician (Laboratory)
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Dosimetry Lab Technician

Posted 27 days ago
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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. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
**Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny**
Abbott 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.
**Main Purpose of the Role**
Responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the dosimetry lab and dosimetric product release in accordance with GLP, GMP and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance to site and divisional policies and procedures. Support continuous improvement activities. Adhere to Health and Safety within the working environment, highlight opportunities for improvement to EHS performance.
**Main Responsibilities**
+ Perform a variety of sampling activities to support product manufacture in a cGMP regulatory environment.
+ Perform dosimetric analysis, dose map execution and equipment maintenance, accordance with GLP, GMP and ISO 11137.
+ Ensure that all work carried out is in compliance with the required regulatory standards, conforms to company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
+ Assist in the design and set-up of the site dosimetry lab program.
+ Create and update documentation as needed.
+ Support the set up and maintenance of laboratory equipment and consumables.
+ Ensuring the laboratory is adequately stocked and resourced, with everything accurately labelled.
+ Participate in validation activities as needed for dosimetry lab and equipment qualification program.
+ Review and approval of laboratory test results.
+ Complete records on time and review data for accuracy and completeness.
+ Assist in the identification of root cause analysis and provide technical advice as needed.
+ Support unplanned events and raise out of specification results in a timely manner and inform the Supervisor immediately of any such events.
+ Initiate and complete CAPAs and change controls in accordance with site procedures.
+ Trend data for environmental and product monitoring. This also involves the generation and presentation of quarterly and annual reports
+ Maintain a "right first time" approach to quality records by ensuring accountability for functional responsibilities.
**Qualifications & Experience**
+ Third level Science / Manufacturing or equivalent qualification.
+ Preferred two years' work experience in a Manufacturing / Science / Quality or equivalent environment.
+ Electron beam or other sterilisation technologies experience desirable.
+ Knowledge in ISO 11137 desirable.
+ Chemistry/Microbiology/Dosimetry Lab experience desirable.
**What we Offer:**
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
+ Family health insurance
+ Excellent pension scheme
+ Life assurance
+ Career Development
+ Fantastic new facility
+ Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
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