Validation Microbiologist - Newry, United Kingdom - Norbrook Laboratories

Norbrook Laboratories
Norbrook Laboratories
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Newry, United Kingdom

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

considered.


Benefits:


  • Free Life Assurance
  • Onsite 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 wellbeing 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._
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