Abbott Undergraduate 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?
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Apply your academic learning in a real-world environment.
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Gain valuable hands-on experience with a global healthcare leader.
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Contribute to meaningful projects that help people live healthier lives.
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Learn from experienced professionals and receive ongoing mentorship.
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Develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.
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Build your network across Abbott's Ireland operations.
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Gain exposure to diverse functions, projects, and career paths.
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Benefit from 6, 9, or 12-month internship opportunities aligned to your academic programme.
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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:
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Contribute to healthcare innovations that improve lives.
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Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts.
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Build valuable skills and expand your professional network.
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Gain exposure to opportunities across Abbott's Ireland network, with flexibility to be based at different Abbott locations.
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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:
Science
Apply your scientific knowledge to real-world challenges through laboratory testing, product development, data analysis, and technical investigations that contribute to innovative healthcare solutions
Quality
Support quality systems, compliance activities, change management, and quality assurance programmes that help ensure product safety and effectiveness.
Specific assignments will be aligned to business requirements, site needs, and individual development opportunities
What You'll Bring
At Abbott, we're looking for students with the curiosity, drive, and ambition to make a difference. Successful candidates will:
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Be available for a 6, 9, or 12-month placement aligned with their academic programme.
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Be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Science discipline
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Be on track to achieve, or have achieved, a minimum 2.1 degree classification.
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Bring strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
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Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn.
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Have a passion for innovation, STEM, and healthcare.
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Thrive in a collaborative environment and be willing to take ownership of their work.
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Have flexibility to be based at any Abbott Ireland location, providing opportunities for broader exposure, diverse experiences, and professional growth.
Closing Date: 19 September 2026
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will take place before the closing date. As positions may be filled early, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
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