Quality Reviewer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,500 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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:

The Quality Reviewer plays a key role in ensuring that all product is manufactured, handled, and tested in compliance with current regulatory requirements. This role ensures that all associated documentation is completed accurately prior to batch disposition. You will also support manufacturing and warehouse teams to strengthen GMP compliance, material control, and overall product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine lot suitability for release by reviewing test results against product specifications.
• Assess cumulative impact of lot deviations, non‑conformances and supporting documentation.
• Release product by performing required transactions in SAP, including material status updates.
• Support Quality Operations and CAPA teams in identifying quarantined lots within SAP.
• Audit materials and documentation through inspection, measurement or testing of raw materials, components and sub‑assemblies.
• Gain a strong understanding of the manufacturing process, system applications and critical process steps.
• Carry out GMP walks, material verification checks and quality oversight activities within the Warehouse, ensuring proper storage, segregation and handling.
• Review manufacturing and material documentation to support validation and quality decisions.
• Communicate issues relating to product release or documentation promptly to relevant personnel.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams by meeting regularly, responding to queries and clarifying procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum NFQ Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing internal stakeholders.
• Experience in SAP is an advantage but not a requirement.

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.

Important Information

Please note that any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a Company-designated medical practitioner.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

The base pay for this position is

N/A/hour

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

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Kkyhrflx (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable