About AbbottAbbott 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 serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites.Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division SligoAbbott Diagnostic's is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician offices and clinics.Abbott's diagnostic products offer customers automation, convenience, cost effectiveness and flexibility. Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. The history of Abbott Diagnostics is filled with examples of first-of-a-kind products and significant technological advancements.Environmental Health & SafetyTo ensure that all procedures are followed in a safe manner, and all safety regulations and guidelines are adhered to.Department Function/ObjectiveTo ensure the plant meets its customer service, financial, inventory management, quality and safety goals through the effective management of the Bulk Reagents and Diagnostic Products Area.Primary functionTo carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, safety, quantity and volume are attained.ReportingThis position reports to Manufacturing Team//Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing Manager / Warehouse Team Leader Receiving and staging.Supervisory / Management ResponsibilityNo supervisory duties are associated with this position.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform all duties assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing ManagerCarry out operations in the testing area, manufacturing area such as solution Prep formulation and concentrates area, service center and warehouse areas, including:fillingpackingkit packing/labellingservice center (e.g. autoclaving, steaming filters)computer applicationsComponent inspectionsSurface cleaning in Lab area'sCollection of quality recordsNon Inventory material checksWater flushingStaging of equipment for PrepComplete and comply with all documentation as required in the process.Adhere to all Good Manufacturing requirements.Ensure that all duties etc. are carried out in a safe manner.Ensure that activities are completed within budgeted guidelines e.g. waste levels, per plan requirements.Training of new employees.Adhere to all relevant Operating Procedures.Revising OP's and other documentation as appropriate.Assist in and become involved in cost saving ideasPerform line clearances and line close outs.Perform computer applications as required.Purchasing of non-inventory materials.Partake in project work, such as product transfers, validation of facilities, equipment or processes and other relevant operations/quality improvement projects/programs.Complete all activities in a safe manner ensuring that any potential safety issues and areas of improvement are highlighted to Manager.Ensure environmental procedures eg recycling, waste minimization are adhered to and improvements are made where possible.Carry out operations in the BRO Solution prep manufacturing area includingSolution FormulationTank MixingComputer applications e.g. BPCS, MESIn- Process TestingLeadership ActivitiesNo leadership activities are associated with this position.Interpersonal skillsAbility to interact with other departments within the plant and also members of various teams.EducationMinimum: Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is required, or 7 years manufacturing work experience as this foundation will provide a high level of documentation, attention to detail and disciplined approach to work.Experience/ BackgroundPrevious experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as Diagnostic Assistants are accompanied until certified as competent on the tasks they perform.Problem solvingOperates in an environment, which is not constantly supervised.Expected to handle all day to day manufacturing issues, however, if a major problem occurs, the Diagnostic Assistant will confer with a Team /Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing Manager.AccountabilityIs responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are adhered to, failure to do so could result in financial losses, customer complaints, ultimately product recalls and significant financial losses.Scope of AuthorityIndividual is given authority to carry out their duties without constant supervision.Formal goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year.