About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job DescriptionInnovate with intention.
Science is at the heart of what we do. People are at the heart of why we do it.
Welcome to AbbVie!
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.
We are recruiting a Manufacturing Visual Inspection Technician to join a brand new team on our site in Ballytivnan, Sligo. You will work as a team member to support biologics operations in pharma operations in line with all safety, regulatory and organizational requirements.
This role will require shift work.
Are you intrigued? Do you want to learn more?
Responsibilities:
- Document all activities in line with cGMP requirements.
- Perform final product visual inspection.
- Perform product intermediary packaging, as applicable.
- Perform process testing methods.
- Monitor Process Alarms.
- Transfer final materials to warehouse inventory.
- Ensure all manufacturing documentation is completed in a timely manner without errors, following cGMP’s.
- Diagnose and resolve events or exceptions of VI process.
- Disposal of domestic, biomedical, and hazardous waste from their respective area as applicable, ensuring compliance with regulation, following the procedures and policies of the plant, division, and the corporation.
- Keep detailed records, manual or electronic, of the operations carried out during the work shift.
- Testing and commissioning and qualification of equipment.
- Adhering to all relevant policies relating to Quality & Safety.
- Ensure successful external inspections, and Division and Corporate audits.
- Active participant in the development of batch records and electronic batch records for the site.
- Work with Engineering, Quality and other departments in the development and update of Standard Operating Procedures.
What you will need:
- 3rd level qualification in a relevant Science discipline OR 2 years of experience in a GMP Environment
- Previous experience in a GMP environment (Pharma preferably)
- Flexibility, great concentration & attention to detail
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Skills Required
- 3rd level qualification in a relevant Science discipline
- 2 years of experience in a GMP Environment
- Previous experience in a GMP environment (Pharma preferably)
- Flexibility, great concentration & attention to detail
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
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What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
