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 DescriptionWe are recruiting a Pharmaceutical Technician to join our team on site in Manorhamilton Road, Sligo on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is rotational shift work.
In your role as Pharmaceutical Technician you will be responsible for producing drug product materials as per organizational needs in line with all relevant compliance requirements. This person will operate as a team member in a pharmaceutical processing facility in line with all regulatory and organizational requirements.
A snapshot of your key responsibilities as a Pharmaceutical Technician would be:
- Pharmaceutical processing activities in our manufacturing building and support locations.
- Team co-ordination to maximise the effectiveness of the team members.
- Documentation of all activities in line with cGMP requirements.
- Cross training within the team and training of new team members.
- Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems.
- Execution of commissioning and validation protocols on an ongoing basis.
- Maintaining the overall cGMP of the pharmaceutical processing areas.
- Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.
- 3rd level qualification, preferably in Engineering or Science related fields OR 2+ years in a GMP regulated environment.
- Experience of operating in a highly automated environment.
- Good I.T. skills are required.
24/7 rotating shift pattern over a 4-week cycle, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Shifts alternate between 08:00–20:00 and 20:00–08:00. Working hours vary by week according to the rota.
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 (preferably Engineering or Science) OR 2+ years' experience in a GMP regulated environment
- Experience operating in a highly automated manufacturing environment
- Good IT skills
- Knowledge of cGMP documentation practices and execution of commissioning and validation protocols
- Willingness to work 24/7 rotating shift pattern including nights, weekends, and public holidays
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 — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
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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.
