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
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 Ireland Nutrition Sligo
We understand that proper nutrition is the foundation for living the best life possible. That’s why we develop science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. Our products help babies and children grow, keep bodies strong and active, and support the unique nutrition needs of people with chronic illnesses — to make every stage of life a healthy one.
Abbott is a leader in providing enteral nutrition feeding devices, including enteral feeding pumps and pump sets. Enteral feeding (also known as tube feeding) is a means of providing nutrition to people who cannot obtain nutrition by swallowing. Enteral nutrition contains all the calories and vitamins a person needs. Over the years, we’ve transformed from manual operations to a state-of-the-art, fully automated facility. Now located in Carbury Point, Finisklin, Sligo, our award-winning site is recognized for operational excellence, safety, training, and community involvement. The prestigious Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence highlights our commitment to continuous improvement and a culture of excellence, delivering sustainable results year after year.
*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.
The Role:
As Quality Coordinator, you will be a member of the site quality team, with responsibility for maintaining product and quality compliance within the Abbott Carbury Point manufacturing environment.
This is an day shift position, Mon -Thurs 08:00 -16.30 and Friday 08:00 – 15:00
Major Responsibilities
Reporting to the Quality Manufacturing Supervisor, your primary responsibilities are:
In process and final sampling and testing of manufactured product
Coordination of in-process work order file documentation
Operation and maintenance of electronic document management system
Provision of assistance to various functions on quality, technical, documentation or other issues.
Assistance with CAPA investigations and correction/corrective action plans.
Assistance with internal and supplier audits
Metric compilation and coordination
Co-ordination of the retain sample and stability sample program
Supporting laboratory activity where appropriately trained.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to optimize processes, improve quality, and enhance operational effectiveness.
Provide flexible support to other areas of the business and undertake additional responsibilities as required by the company.
EHS Responsibilities:
Ensure Environmental Health & Safety standards are met and all EHS regulations and procedures are adhered to.
Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS Program Ensure to report any work-related injuries or illness to employee health and assist in the investigation.
Active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS programs and attend EHS training as assigned.
Education Required:
Leaving Certificate qualification and a minimum of three years' relevant work experience, including some experience in a quality or compliance-related role; or a third-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Abbott in Ireland | Benefits
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