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Validation Officer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Job Title: Validation Officer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Luton
Salary: £40,000
Shift: Monday - Friday (No Weekends) 37.5 hours per week
Reporting To: Head of Quality

Validation Officer Job Responsibilities:
• Assist in executing the site's Validation Master Plan and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and carry out IQ, OQ, and PQ activities, as well as validation of processes, cleaning, computer systems, and utilities when needed.
• Create and manage validation and commissioning documentation, including protocols, test scripts, and reports.
• Review and verify engineering documents and drawings, supporting design and system checks such as P&ID walkdowns.
• Maintain accurate validation records, address issues during testing, and support audit preparation and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate validation needs across the site, engaging support from relevant departments when necessary.
• Ensure all project activities comply with regulatory standards, including Health & Safety and cGMP guidelines.

Validation Officer Required Attributes:
• 2+ years' experience within a Validation Officer (or equivalent) role.
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant life science discipline.
• Effective communicator with strong planning and project management skills.
• Skilled at collaborating across all levels and working in small, focused project teams.

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