Laboratory Manager

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.

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal

The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures 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 system.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Laboratory Manager to lead our Sensor Testing Laboratory in Donegal. This is a key leadership role where you will oversee all testing activities, drive operational excellence, and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency.

You will play a critical part in shaping the performance of the lab, leading a high-performing team, and collaborating cross-functionally to support business and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of sensor test leads, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment

Oversee all laboratory testing activities to ensure delivery against production and project timelines

Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and performance

Provide technical expertise and guidance across all sensor testing capabilities

Manage departmental and project budgets, ensuring effective resource utilisation

Monitor, measure, and report on lab performance and testing outcomes

Ensure full compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures

Identify and escalate any risks that may impact product quality, safety, or delivery

Champion a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility within the lab

Qualifications and Experience

A third-level qualification in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or a related discipline

Experience in a Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated environment

Proven leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams

Strong technical understanding of testing environments or laboratory operations

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

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.