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Professional Services Scientific, Architectural And Engineering Technical Activities Scientific Research And Development 72 - Scientific research and development
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
9 December 2016
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) is create 100 new jobs at its 'centre of excellence' plant at the National Technology Park in Co Limerick, on the back of a new €21 million investment. The new jobs are in research and development roles. BD specialises in medical technology, diagnostics, medical research and health care management. The company already employs 100 people at its site Limerick, and 600 people in Ireland in total. BD's research and development 'centre of excellence' is to involve work in microbiology and molecular biology, clinical and cellular research analysis, and industrial microbiology.
Sources
9 December 2016: RTE
9 December 2016: Silicon Republic.com
Citation
Eurofound (2016), Becton Dickinson, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 89390, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/89390.
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