JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. More than 115,000 colleagues serve people in over 160 countries.
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and today employs over 6,000 people across ten sites, including six manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo, as well as commercial and shared service operations in Dublin and Galway.
Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division – Longford
Abbott Diagnostics Longford plays a key role in meeting global demand for diagnostic testing across infectious disease, cancer, thyroid, and cardiovascular markers.
Located in Ireland’s Midlands, Longford offers a vibrant community with a strong cultural and historical heritage, excellent amenities, and beautiful surroundings including the River Shannon, Royal Canal and Lough Ree.
We are currently seeking a Senior Scientist – Technical Support to join our Technical Operations team.
Primary Function
The Senior Scientist will independently manage complex, long‑duration technical projects, product improvements and investigations. They will proactively identify and drive opportunities for significant operational, process, or product improvements, while providing expert technical support across multiple functional areas.
Major Responsibilities
Project & Technical Leadership
- Independently design, lead and manage complex projects, product improvements and investigations.
- Support or lead Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) technical activities as required.
- Recognise opportunities for major operational, process, and product improvements and propose innovative solutions.
- Perform or support method modifications, critical process parameter development and analytical performance evaluations.
- Identify and evaluate technical alternatives and make risk‑based decisions.
- Provide independent, cross‑functional technical data to support risk management activities.
Design Control & Risk Management
- Apply specialised product/process knowledge to create, review and maintain risk management files.
- Effectively balance business and compliance risk when making decisions.
Investigations & Quality Support
- Independently manage complex complaint and internal investigations to resolution.
- Apply advanced statistical and project management tools during investigations.
- Provide audit support and input as required.
Technical Support
- Provide expert support to resolve complex technical and quality issues across Abbott Diagnostic Division (instruments, reagents, software, commodities).
- Anticipate, identify and resolve technical issues with minimal direction.
Knowledge Sharing & Communication
- Present complex technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Share scientific expertise with customers, regulatory agencies and cross‑functional teams.
- Mentor and coach peers to accelerate resolution of product or process issues.
Strategy & Results Orientation
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through effective recommendations and project execution.
- Translate high‑level business goals into specific, actionable objectives.
- Align activities with strategic business priorities.
Education & Experience
You will have a relevant third‑level qualification in a scientific and/or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum 4 years of relevant work experience. An advanced scientific or technical degree desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of product and/or process design, standardisation, performance anchors and modes of control.
- Ability to identify, understand and resolve complex technical and operational issues.
- Skilled in using experimental design, statistical analysis and project management tools.
- Capable of anticipating problems and preventing reoccurrence.
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Support Services
DIVISION:
CRLB Core Lab
LOCATION:
Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Lfdflsg2 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable