Calibration Technician

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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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics diabetes care medical devices and nutritional Ireland Abbott currently employs about 6000 people across ten sites located in Dublin Donegal Clonmel Cootehill Galway Kilkenny Longford and Sligo.

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site in Kilkenny that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

In this role you will be responsible for performing calibration functions on manufacturing testing and measuring equipment. The position impacts upon the accuracy of the companys measurement and process equipment and subsequent product quality. Therefore is essential to meeting quality systems requirements and other compliance requirements.

As Calibration Tech your areas of responsibilities will include:

Calibration Services:Perform calibration and adjustment procedures on variousmeasurement instrumentsused to measure pressure temperature humidity flow mass and other devices.

Documentation:Maintain accurate and detailed records of calibration activities includingcalibration certificatescalibration procedures test results and equipment history. Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Troubleshooting:Identify and troubleshoot issues with measurement equipment both mechanical and electronic and implement corrective actions to ensure proper functionality.

Quality Assurance:Collaborate with quality control and assurance teams to ensure that calibrated instruments meet established specifications and standards. Participate in audits to verify compliance with industry regulations.

Testing and Validation:Performtesting and validationof new equipment and instruments to ensure they meet required standards before being put into service.

Communication:Collaborate with internal teams including production engineering and quality control to address calibration-related issues and providetechnical support.

Calibration Standards:Stay current with industry trends calibration standards and technological advancements. Recommend updates tocalibration proceduresand protocols to maintain compliance.

Training:Provide training to users on proper handling and care of calibrated equipment. Educate staff on the importance of accurate measurements and the calibration process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant third level qualification inEngineering/ Science.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a calibration/metrology role in the medical / pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience with a wide array of instruments andMetrology standardsdesirable.

• Experience in working in ISO 17025 Metrology Lab desirable.

• Understanding ofmeasurement uncertaintyand 4:1 ratio.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Fantastic new facility

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

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

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