Technical Support Scientist – Longford, Ireland
This position is based in Longford, Ireland and supports the plant in meeting its quality, service, regulatory, financial, and safety goals through effective technical support of diagnostic products.
The role involves providing technical expertise to the manufacturing team, ensuring production targets are achieved, and managing continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
Support smooth transfer of new products from other Abbott sites into AIDD Longford in line with Q09 requirements.
Assist in product development and improvement projects in compliance with Q04 requirements.
Ensure compliance with manufacturing strategies related to Level III Complaint Investigations.
Complete and document Technical Support investigations in accordance with site procedures.
Design, manage, and validate process improvement projects.
Work closely with manufacturing teams to identify, document, investigate, and resolve product non‑conformances in line with the site CAPA system.
Participate in laboratory maintenance activities, including instrument calibration, waste disposal, and reagent ordering.
Present technical information clearly to team members and management.
Assist in training team members and technologists as required.
Update and circulate statistical process control charts, highlighting any issues.
Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices are followed, recommending improvements where appropriate.
Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities that do not compromise product quality.
Escalate potential risks to product quality or safety to the Scientific Services Manager or Technical Support Team Leader.
Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Liaise with colleagues in Lake County, Dartford, Delkenheim, and Japan as required.
Maintain GMP and GLP standards.
Assist in preparing the annual departmental budget.
Participate in the AIDD Longford Self‑Assessment process.
Support periodic review of controlled documents in line with site procedures.
Education & Experience
PhD in a relevant life science or chemistry discipline such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a closely related field.
Strong research background with demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret scientific experiments.
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