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QA Validation Engineer

Stratton Saint Margaret
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: QA Validation Engineer

Location: Onsite in Swindon SN3 / Rate: £55.00 - £65.00 per hour / Contract Length: 3 to 6 months initially (potential for extension; approx. 40 weeks) / Start: Within 2 weeks

About the Role

Are you an experienced QA Validation Engineer with a passion for precision and pharmaceutical regulatory compliance? We're seeking a dedicated professional to join our team on a temporary basis to support the Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) of manufacturing equipment, bringing proven experience in regulatory environments governed by FDA, EMA, and cGMP standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled QA Validation Engineer with hands-on expertise ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and adept at navigating both validation guidelines. You'll play a critical role in delivering compliant, high-quality systems in a sterile production environment, contributing directly to patient safety and product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a document reviewer for CQV activities related to sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment * Assess and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of CQV documentation with cGMP, FDA, and EMA standards * Identify discrepancies or gaps in validation protocols and reports, and recommend effective corrective actions * Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Engineering, and Operations teams to address issues and drive improvements * Maintain detailed records of findings and ensure timely turnaround of document reviews * Stay current with the latest industry standards and guidance relating to pharmaceutical validation and sterility assuranceRequirements

Strong background as a QA Validation Engineer in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environments * Deep understanding of validation life cycles, risk-based approaches, and relevant regulations (FDA, EMA, cGMP) * Meticulous attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and excellent communication * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities * Proficiency in quality and document management systemsThis contract role offers the ideal setting for a QA Validation Engineer ready to make an impact in a high-compliance, high-quality environment. If you're passionate about driving standards and contributing to pharmaceutical excellence-we'd love to hear from you.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.

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