Microbiology Lab Technician

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 the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott in Ireland Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. About Abbott Vascular Abbott Vascular is one of the world’s leading vascular care businesses, dedicated to advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient outcomes worldwide. By combining cutting‑edge medical device innovation with world‑class pharmaceuticals, we invest heavily in research, development, training, and education to help shape the future of healthcare. Our broad portfolio of vascular technologies—including vessel closure, endovascular, and coronary devices—helps treat diseases of the heart, carotid arteries, and peripheral blood vessels. These conditions can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other life‑threatening complications, making the work we do both meaningful and impactful. At Abbott Clonmel, you’ll be part of a high‑performing manufacturing site where quality, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company. Main Purpose of the Role

• Responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the Microbiology Laboratory and supporting microbiological testing activities in accordance with GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott Quality System requirements, site procedures, and divisional policies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support contamination control programs and environmental monitoring activities for manufacturing operations.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements within the laboratory environment and identify opportunities to improve EHS performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing including bioburden, environmental monitoring, water testing, and product-related sample analysis in a cGMP regulated environment.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of classified manufacturing areas, cleanrooms, and controlled environments.
• Prepare, qualify, and maintain microbiological media, reagents, and laboratory consumables.
• Perform microbial identification using approved laboratory methods and technologies.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with applicable regulatory standards, Abbott Quality System requirements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support microbiology laboratory operations, including equipment calibration, maintenance, and routine performance verification.
• Create, review, and update laboratory documentation, procedures, specifications, and records as required.
• Ensure the laboratory is adequately stocked, organised, inspection-ready, and all materials are appropriately labelled.
• Participate in validation activities including method validations, method transfers, equipment qualifications, and sterilisation validation support.
• Review and verify laboratory test results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Complete records in a timely manner and maintain data integrity in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis, and provide technical support for microbiological excursions and out-of-specification results.
• Support unplanned events and escalate atypical results or contamination events promptly to the Supervisor.
• Initiate and complete deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and non-conformance reports in accordance with site procedures.
• Trend environmental monitoring, water, and microbiological test data, including the generation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintain a “Right First Time” approach to laboratory documentation and quality records.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Validation.

Experience & Education

• BSc in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, or equivalent scientific discipline.
• Preferred two years’ work experience in a Microbiology, Quality, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or related regulated environment.

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