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.

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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