Validation 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

**Validation Microbiologist**

**Job Overview**

reporting to the Head of Microbiology/Microbiology Manager-Validations. Providing service

and support for validation of test method, Particle size testing and sub visible particulate

testing.

**Main Activities & duties**:

- Routine testing of injectable solutions and suspensions for Sub visible Particulates.
- Particle size testing of finished products, in-process samples and raw materials.
- Development and validation of test methods for routine analysis of raw materials, in
- process and finished products in the following test types
o Sterility Testing
- Microbial Quality testing
- Specified microorganism testing
- Preservative Efficacy Testing
- Container Closure Integrity testing
- Endotoxin testing
- Preparation of validation protocols, reports, method of analysis and Standard

Operating Procedures as required
- Training of staff within the Microbiology Department in new Methods of Analysis.

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

- Educated to a degree level in Microbiology or be able to demonstrate strong working

knowledge of microbiology techniques.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills as demonstrated on the
- Have good organisational skills, have the ability to analyse results, be highly motivated,

and be flexible regarding working hours outside of the normal shift pattern or on
holidays when necessary.
- Have experience in the routine performing of two of the test methods listed under

methods to be developed and validated.
- Be physically able to follow the entry and exiting procedure for the particulate

cleanroom.

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

following desirable criteria:

- Experience of providing training to other people
- Experience of writing of scientific reports and test procedures
- Experience of working in a cleanroom.

**Duration**: Full time, permanent

**Location**: Newry

**Additional Information**:

- This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this

role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy.
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- 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._