Environmental 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

**Environmental Microbiologist**

**Job Overview**

The Environmental Microbiologist will be primarily responsible for the analysis of data obtained

from environmental monitoring of the pharmaceutical production cleanroom areas. This data

includes microbial contamination levels from air and surface sampling and control parameters

for cleanroom operating conditions such as differential pressure and air velocities.

**Main Activities/Tasks**:

- Assessment of environmental monitoring data and compiling the necessary reports and

risk assessments required for product batch release.
- Investigating out-of-trend/specification results.
- Risk assessment of aseptically filled products.
- Preparation and revision of technical documents.
- Identification of bacterial, fungal and yeast colonies recovered from aseptic cleanrooms.

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

- Educated to at least a degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant Science or Engineering

related field
**OR **a minimum of 3 years recent pharmaceutical industry experience in a
Quality related role
**.**
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical cleanroom design and operation.
- Experience of assisting with investigations into environmental monitoring non
- conformances.
- Practical experience of environmental monitoring sampling techniques.
- Experience of troubleshooting and evidence of problem-solving skills.
- Experience using Microsoft software packages, in particular Microsoft Access, Excel and

Word.
- Self-motivated; able to work on own initiative as well as part of a busy team to meet tight

deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

following desirable criteria:

- Practical experience of microbial identification techniques up to species level.
- Practical experience of data analysis.
- Experience of writing technical documents.
- Good knowledge of regulatory requirements in relation to aseptic processing.

**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
- 32 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_