Manufacturing Visual Inspection Technician

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating innovative medicines and solutions for serious health conditions. Its work spans major therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The company describes itself as a research-driven organization that combines biotech innovation with the scale and experience of an established pharmaceutical leader.

Role Overview

An opening is available for a Manufacturing Visual Inspection Technician to join a new team at the Ballytivnan site in Sligo. The position supports biologics manufacturing activities in line with safety standards, regulatory expectations, and internal operating requirements. The role is based on shift work.

Key Responsibilities

• Record all work activities in accordance with cGMP standards.
• Carry out final visual inspection of finished product.
• Complete intermediate packaging of product where needed.
• Perform process testing activities.
• Track and monitor process alarms.
• Move finished materials into warehouse inventory.
• Ensure manufacturing records are completed accurately, on time, and without errors in line with cGMP rules.
• Troubleshoot and correct visual inspection process events or exceptions.
• Handle disposal of domestic, biomedical, and hazardous waste from the assigned area, following site, division, corporate, and regulatory procedures.
• Maintain detailed manual or electronic shift records of work performed.
• Support testing, commissioning, and qualification of equipment.
• Follow all quality and safety policies relevant to the role.
• Help ensure successful external inspections and division or corporate audits.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of batch records and electronic batch records for the site.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, and other teams to develop and update standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• A third-level qualification in a relevant science field, or 2 years of experience in a GMP setting.
• Prior experience working in a GMP environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals.
• Strong adaptability, concentration, and attention to detail.

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to equal opportunity employment and to working with integrity, innovation, and community impact. The company notes that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports Veterans and Disabled candidates.

Applicants in the US and Puerto Rico are directed to review the company’s equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation information, though those links are not reproduced here.

Work Conditions

This is a full-time onsite position in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland and includes shift-based working.