Cleanroom Microbiologist

In Norbrook we pride ourselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and

one of the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies globally. We develop & manufacture

veterinary medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of

existing products and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, we

have opportunities for individuals to join us and develop their career in a global company.

Our business strategy is supported by our Values - Customer Value, One Team, Results

Driven, Excellence, Innovation, and Quality - and we support our employees to live the

behaviours that creates our culture. Our on-going success is based on the expertise,

knowledge and innovation of our employees. If you are interested in joining our team here at

**Cleanroom Microbiologist**

**Job Overview**

The Cleanroom Microbiologist will be mainly based in our manufacturing areas and will be
responsible for gathering samples from these areas for quality assurance purposes. This is
an important role which requires dedicated individuals who can work largely unsupervised
using their own initiative, who are capable of employing good time-management and
organisational skills.

**Key tasks of the role include**:

- Sampling of pharmaceutical cleanrooms
- Recording of data onto a database system

Production requirements will involve either 8 hour or 12-hour rotations which will include
nightshifts and weekends.
- No prior experience is required as full training will be given for this role. _

Other tasks carried out on a non-routine basis include but are not limited to recommissioning
and reclassification testing, DOP testing of HEPA filters, identification of isolates recovered
from pharmaceutical cleanrooms.

**Essential Criteria**:
form in order to be considered:

- Grade C or above in both English and Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent).
- The ability to work a shift pattern, this will involve either 8 or 12 hour rotations which will

include nightshifts and weekends

pre-interview written test and at interview.
- Capable of standing for extended periods of time.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

**Desirable Criteria**:
Due to the nature of the role preference will be given to applicants demonstrating the

following desirable criteria:

- A full UK driving licence with access to a car (for occasional movement between sites)
- Experience of shift work
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
- Experience of following formal Standard Operating Procedures

**Duration**: Full time, permanent

**Location**: Newry

**Additional Information**:

- Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the

considered.

**Benefits**:

- Free Life Assurance - On-site free parking
- Company Pension Scheme - Canteen Facilities
- Healthcare cash plan - Employee Perks scheme
- 31 days annual leave - Discounted Car Insurance
- Wedding Leave - Annual Employee raffle
- Company Sick Pay - Employee Recognition scheme
- Employee well-being initiatives - Career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme

**_Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of _**
**_the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In _**
**_accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome _**

**_applicants from the Protestant Community._