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Diagnostics Sector Organisational Structure

In generally the industry is sector down into a number of specific subsectors or departments.

  • Research & Development (R&D) - Involved in the research of new assays and the development of processes to facilitate the scalable manufacture of these assays.
  • Process & Production - Involved in the actual manufacture of the assay and the control of the manufacturing environment.
  • Quality Control (QC) - Check incoming, in process and outgoing assay accuracy and quality using analytical techniques in the laboratory. Produce documentation for QA.
  • Quality Assurance (QA) - Responsible for the development and management of quality systems.
  • Supporting Functions - depending on the company and their level of involvement in Ireland, other functions can range from HR to Supply Chain, Technical Services, Finance and Sales and Marketing.