Pharmaceutical trainee/Shift work/Clean room

Full Job Description

The Cleanroom Microbiologist will be mainly based in our clients 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

The successful candidate will be required to work a shift pattern which, depending on 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:

Applicants must therefore demonstrate the following essential criteria on their application 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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated on application form, 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 time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.

• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

Benefits: • Free Life Assurance • Company Pension Scheme

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