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Validation Officer

Birkenhead
2 weeks ago
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Validation Officer
Based in Birkenhead, Wirral
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Chemical Manufacturing
Salary: Now up to £40,000 based on experience

We're proud to be recruiting on behalf of our key clients - a growing and well-respected manufacturing business - for an experienced Validation Officer to join their Quality Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-driven professional to play a key role in maintaining and improving validation processes within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will also be involved in new product introduction and new equipment validation as part of this process.

Following a recent review, the package has now increased to up to £40,000. If the original salary range was below your current salary however this increase has now made it a viable option please do give me a call on 0151._ 304._ 7041 to discuss further. Alternatively please send me a copy of your CV and we can arrange a time when it's best to talk.

The Role:

As a Validation Officer, you'll be responsible for managing and executing validation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver equipment qualifications, process validations, and internal audits, while promoting quality best practices across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the site Validation Master Plan.
• Develop and execute validation protocols and reports.
• Perform equipment qualification and process validation.
• Support and coach staff on validated processes and quality documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Contribute to investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Provide data and insights for quality metrics and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Previous experience in a validation role within a manufacturing environment - to include IQ, OQ or PQ experience ideally.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a supportive, quality-focused business.
• Involvement in varied, hands-on validation projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

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