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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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 107,000 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 nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 4,000 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, 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.

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, Southeast 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

• Responsible for liaising with appropriate lab management, Abbott Nutrition (AN) Division lab equipment and test method SMEs, site lab equipment SMEs and QA Validation.

• As part of the QA Laboratory Projects Team, you will:

• Manage and co-ordinate projects in line with assigned project schedule and timelines. Elevate to manager if schedule cannot be achieved.

• Attend the Laboratory Validation Review Board (VRB). Complete training in line with VRB in accordance with Validation Policies and Procedures.

• Responsible for reviewing all SOP’s and test methods for any job task he/she may carry out and must ensure that he/she fully understands and adheres to the SOP/test method.

• Carry out validation, training, and handover of new Laboratory Equipment & Test Methods to the appropriate laboratory.

• Participate in plant projects, where required.

• Set up Purchase Orders following all the correct procedures. Work within assigned budgets and elevate to manager if project costs are going to exceed assigned budget.

• Coordinate all Validation activity, from design to installation and operational testing. Work collaboratively in order to overcome any obstacles. Responsible for the creation of validation packages.

• Complete validation / transfer of test methods where applicable.

• Ensure the correct waste disposal procedures are followed and adhered to.

• This Job function will change when GMP, EHS, Quality and Technical/New Equipment Procedures, SOP’s and test methods are updated.

• This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible where this need arises.

• Participate in internal audits.

• Support all areas of QA as required.

• Support QA team with internal and external audits (including pre-audit preparation) surrounding the validation and laboratory processes.

Major Responsibilities

• You will be part of a team that is responsible for laboratory projects relating to continuous improvement, business continuity and compliance.

• Work closely with the QA Laboratory Projects Manager and Team.

• Your role will include completion of necessary validation documentation and assist in the execution of validation activates.

• Activities include design, installation, qualification and validation of laboratory equipment, software and test methods within the Quality Assurance Department.

• Ability to communicate changes in project schedules to key stakeholders and project’s team when required.

Education & Experience

You will have a Degree/Diploma or Cert in Food Science / Engineering or equivalent scientific discipline an advantage with a minimum of 18months experience in a similar role or within a regulated environment.

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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 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com