Job Description

Abbott Internship Programme

Unlock Your Potential at Abbott

Looking for an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and make a real impact? Abbott's Undergraduate Internship Programme offers students the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to innovations that help people live healthier lives.

As an Abbott intern, you'll gain practical experience in a global healthcare organisation, develop sought-after skills, and build a strong professional network. Whether your interests lie in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or other STEM disciplines, you'll be supported to learn, grow, and reach your potential.

Many of our interns go on to secure Graduate opportunities, Professional Development Programme positions, and long-term careers across Abbott's sites in Ireland and around the world.

What You Can Expect

As an Abbott intern, you'll gain hands-on experience while working on meaningful projects that contribute to healthcare innovation. Depending on your area of study and placement, you may support engineering, manufacturing, scientific, quality, supply chain, business, or technology initiatives that make a real impact.

What's in it for you?

• Apply your academic learning in a real-world environment.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience with a global healthcare leader.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that help people live healthier lives.
• Learn from experienced professionals and receive ongoing mentorship.
• Develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.
• Build your network across Abbott's Ireland operations.
• Gain exposure to diverse functions, projects, and career paths.
• Benefit from 6, 9, or 12-month internship opportunities aligned to your academic programme.
• Explore future opportunities through Abbott's Graduate Programmes and long-term career pathways.

Placement length and location will vary depending on business requirements and academic programme requirements.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader developing life-changing technologies that help people live healthier lives. With more than 122,000 colleagues serving people in over 160 countries, we deliver innovative solutions across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and medicines.

In Ireland, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites, providing interns with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in world-class STEM and business environments while contributing to healthcare innovation.

Employment offers are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening.

Why Choose Abbott?

At Abbott, you'll gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, and develop skills that will support your future career. You'll:

• Contribute to healthcare innovations that improve lives.
• Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts.
• Build valuable skills and expand your professional network.
• Gain exposure to opportunities across Abbott's Ireland network, with flexibility to be based at different Abbott locations.
• Explore future career opportunities within Abbott.

Our internship Programme provides real-world experience, broad exposure, and a strong foundation for future career growth.

Areas of Opportunity

Depending on business needs and your area of study, you may have the opportunity to gain experience in one or more of the following areas:

Business Support Assistant

As a Business Support Assistant, you will help the team with a range of administrative and organisational tasks that support the day-to-day running of the business. You will work with colleagues across different teams, learn new skills, and gain experience in a professional office environment.

You will receive training and support to help you succeed in the role.

Specific duties may vary depending on business needs and development opportunities.

You will support the team by helping with activities such as:

• Assisting with new starter inductions and helping employees settle into the organisation.
• Helping to organise and set up team events and activities.
• Sharing updates on events at monthly manager meetings.
• Carrying out office facility audits and reporting any issues.
• Keeping the site calendar up to date with events and visitor information.
• Taking notes at meetings and tracking attendance.
• Tracking attendance for onsite training sessions.
• Learning how to use SharePoint and helping keep team sites organised and updated.
• Creating and posting a weekly diary of activities on internal communication channels.
• Providing general administrative support and assisting with other tasks as needed.

What You'll Bring

At Abbott, we're looking for students with the curiosity, drive, and ambition to make a difference. Successful candidates will:

• Enjoys working with people and being part of a team.
• Has good communication skills.
• Is organised and pays attention to detail.
• Is comfortable using computers and willing to learn new systems and tools.
• Can manage a range of tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Is reliable and takes pride in completing their work.
• Is keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Shows a positive attitude and willingness to help others.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Abbott in Ireland | Benefits

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Join Abbott and Help Build the Workforce of Tomorrow

Become part of the next generation of innovators, engineers, scientists, and future leaders helping shape the future of healthcare.

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

JOB FAMILY:

Administrative Support

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

LOCATION:

Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Cw 37.5A (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable