Abbott

Diagnostic Assistant

Ireland - Finisklin Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Role Objective(s)

To carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, safety, quantity, and volume are attained.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform all duties assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/ Leader/ Manufacturing Manager.
  • Carry out the following operations in the relevant production areas / work centers:
    • filling
    • packing
    • kit packing/labelling
    • service centers
    • computer application activity
    • Component inspections
    • Surface cleaning
    • Collection of quality records
    • Non-Inventory material checks
    • Staging of equipment
  • Complete 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 ideas
  • Perform 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to interact in a friendly, cooperative manner with other departments within the plant and members of various teams.

Problem Solving

Some work activities happen in an environment which is not constantly supervised.  Diagnostic Assistants are expected to handle all day-to-day manufacturing issues; however, if a major problem occurs, they will confer with a Team /Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing Manager.

Accountability

Individuals are 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 Authority

  • Individuals are 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.

Education

Minimum: Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is required, and/or 7 years relevant manufacturing work experience.

Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as Diagnostic Assistants are accompanied until certified as competent with tasks preformed

The base pay for this position is

N/A/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:

Ireland > Sligo : Finisklin Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Asn-00-8 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable