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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Abbott in IrelandAbbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, 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.PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, safety, quantity, and volume are attained.To 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.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESPerform all duties assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/ Leader/ Manufacturing Manager.Carry out the following operations in the relevant production areas / work centers:fillingpackingkit packing/labellingservice centerscomputer application activityComponent inspectionsSurface cleaningCollection of quality recordsNon-Inventory material checksStaging of equipmentComplete and comply with all documentation as required in the process.Adhere to all Good Manufacturing requirements.Ensure that all duties are carried out in a safe manner.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.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 Team Leader / Manager.Ensure environmental procedures e.g. recycling, waste minimization are adhered to, and improvements are made where possible.EDUCATION & COMPETENCIESLeaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is required, and/or 7 years relevant manufacturing work experience.Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as Diagnostic Assistants are accompanied until certified as competent with tasks preformed