Senior Chemist

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 the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 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 products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. 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 Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. Purpose Statement Oversees the testing of raw materials, finished goods, in-process and engineering samples. Reviews and approves analytical data to ensure accuracy at the sample level.  Trains others on analytical testing to support manufacturing. Conducts laboratory investigations to determine root cause and implements corrective actions and preventative actions.  Ensures analytical laboratory is in compliance with procedures and processes. May support analytical research of chemical compounds.  Analyses and tests organic and inorganic compounds to identify properties for development or improvement of new or existing products. Key Responsibilities Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with human resources. Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews. Monitors daily work operations and provides direction and guidance to lower-level supervisors, experienced exempt employees, or skilled non-exempt staff to achieve unit or project goals. Conducts research to develop or improve analytical techniques, methodology and procedures. Develops and/or uses new or existing analytical test methods to determine quantity, quality and purity of new compounds. Writes reports as needed documenting findings and recommending process and/or test method improvements. Conducts exploratory research to gain knowledge for potential products. Investigates application of instruments in analysis. Ascertains relationships between molecular structure and physical properties to aid in analysis of new compounds. Reviews all analytical data for accuracy and completeness. Approves analytical data up to but excluding product disposition. Education and Job Skills (Experience/Education) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline and 4+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills) Comprehensive knowledge of a particular technological field.  Uses in-depth knowledge of business unit functions and cross group dependencies/ relationships. Is a recognised expert in a work group and across functions. Will perform this job in a quality system environment.  Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non-compliance with governmental regulations. (Cognitive Skills) Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.  Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Has broad knowledge of various technical alternatives and their potential impact on the business. (Influence/Leadership) Understands business environment and relates extensive knowledge of internal and external technological activities to trends. Interfaces with senior management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organisational units. Participates in the development of other technical contributors by facilitating training and providing feedback and guidance. May lead a project team. Provides technical leadership to business units. Acts as a mentor to less-experienced staff and may provide work direction or supervise other technical employees.  Exercises judgment independently. (Planning/Organisation) Plans and organises project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.  Initiates or maintains schedule for projects and project milestones.  Establishes priorities of individual or project assignments. (Decision Making/Impact) Selects methods and techniques to lead a project to completion. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organisational objectives. (Supervision Received) Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. (Supervision Provided) May provide work direction and guidance to exempt and/or skilled non-exempt levels of employees. May be asked to evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Ie - Coreflex (Ireland) TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable