Athlone Laboratories, based in Co. Roscommon in the Republic of Ireland, is a leading developer and manufacturer of a range of oral dose Beta-Lactam products. Established in 1974, the company is an accredited supplier to local and many blue-chip customer partners across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Iraq, Brazil and others.In December 2025, Athlone was acquired by Gaelic Laboratories, bringing together two experienced and well-respected companies with complementary capabilities. As a result, Athlone can now offer customers an enhanced product range, low humidity manufacturing capability and packaging services, as well as rapid and cost-effective release testing.

Principal duties and responsibilities

• Awareness of plans to ensure smooth running of operations.
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
• Adhere to GMP and Health and Safety procedures.
• Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with cGMP.
• Ensure working area is compliant with cGMP and Health & Safety requirements.
• Ensure that the waste area is kept neat and tidy at all times.
• Preform all duties assigned by team leader/supervisor.
• Optimise the use of resources at all times.
• Carry out operations in manufacturing and warehouse area as requested by team leader/supervisor.
• Complete and comply with all documentation as required in the process.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Preform clean downs of areas and equipment as required.
• Maintaining of wash area as required.
• Ensure activities are completed within the timeframe and budget guidelines.
• Assist in carrying out production investigations as required.
• Ensure that you are adequately trained on current SOP’s.
• Training of new employee’s as required.
• Assist in the manufacture of products as requested by management.
• Communicate with relevant departments to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Report any variances/damages to the relevant departments.

Skills and Experience

Has attention for detail

• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Has a positive attitude
• Is a computer literate, excel and Microsoft essential
• Good report writing skills
• Has a flexible approach to work
• Has the ability to multi-task.

The role demands a well-organised approach, underpinned by the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Reliability, IT literacy and the ability to plan and complete projects to set timelines is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Pay: €16.40 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• County Roscommon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Due to the nature of our manufacturing environment, candidates must be able to confirm they do not have a penicillin allergy. Can you confirm this?

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person