Diagnostics Assistant

Posted:
1/22/2026, 7:27:16 AM

Location(s):
Sligo Municipal Borough District, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Environmental Health & Safety: To ensure that all procedures are followed in a safe manner, and all safety regulations and guidelines are adhered to. 

Department Function/ Objective : 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. 

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

Reporting  : This position reports to the relevant department/area Team Leader or Manager 

Supervisory/ Management Responsibility : No supervisory duties are associated with this position. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

•    Perform all duties assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing Manager
•    Carry out operations in the testing area, manufacturing area such as solution Prep formulation and concentrates area, service center and warehouse areas, including:
o    filling
o    packing
o    kit packing/labelling
o    service center (e.g. autoclaving, steaming filters)
o    computer applications
o    Component inspections
o    Surface cleaning in Lab area's
o    Collection of quality records
o    Non Inventory material checks
o    Water flushing
o    Staging of equipment for Prep
•    Complete 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 ideas
•    Perfonn 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 including 

•    Solution Formulation
•    Tank Mixing
•    Computer applications e.g. BPCS, MES
•    In- Process Testing

Leadership Activities : No leadership activities are associated with this position. 

Interpersonal skills : Ability to interact with other departments within the plant and also members of various teams. 

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

Experience// Background : Previous 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 Solving : Operates 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. 

Accountability : Is 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 : Individual 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. 

     

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 - Aswenn12 (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical