We are currently looking for an experienced Validation Officer. Our client is a highly successful organisation which provides world-class integrated research, development and manufacturing services to over 600 companies.

The primary purpose of this role is to monitor and maintain day-to-day control of the validation process for the qualification of all validation "items" i.e. systems (including utilities and computerised systems), equipment (including instruments and utensils) and facilities used in manufacture, storage, analytical testing or controlling and/or monitoring of cGMP systems.

Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare and approve qualification protocols and reports and pre-approve validation documents from suppliers, where applicable.

- Review and approve completed qualification protocols and reports.

- Generate and, where required, approve procedures for equipment and related systems.

- Ensure that external contractors perform duties in accordance with service contracts, policies and procedures.

- Ensure that all work associated with equipment maintenance and qualification is completed to the required standard and to agreed timelines and budget.

- Provide technical and operational support on equipment validation issues to colleagues across all departments.

- Ensure that assigned GMP documentation is completed on time and is right first time.

- Participate in quality investigations and ensure that effective CAPA actions are implemented.

- Conduct internal audits and QA walkthroughs in order to verify compliance with the principles of GMP. Ensure that audit findings are documented and corrective actions are agreed, documented and implemented in a timely manner.

- Bring the outcome of continuous improvement quality activities such as internal audits, complaints, quality incidents and deviation investigation to the attention of Managers and agree effective preventative actions.

- Participate and assist in external audits by customers and Regulatory Authorities.

- Develop and deliver training on Quality topics i.e. SOPs, GMP, Quality System as required.

- Ensure awareness of Technical and Quality Agreements in place with customers and promote compliance with such agreements within GMP projects.

- Ensure that all tasks follow relevant SOPs and that outputs meet regulatory requirements.

- Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner and appropriate COSHH assessments are in place.


Essential Experience:
- Experience of validating analytical equipment

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing /laboratory environment operating to GMP principles

- Direct experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing and analytical activities, preferably within a contract manufacturing environment.

- Third level Life Sciences or Engineering Degree, or a closely related field.


This position would suit someone with previous 'hands-on' experience validating equipment, you must know the complete process of validation - you may have experience from the pharmaceutical or medical devices industry.

Our client wants to find the right candidate for this role and for their company, please apply if you feel that you fit the requirement or alternatively enquire for more information.


To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Matchtech Group UK Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.