Contract Validation Engineer

CK Group are recruiting for a Contract Validation Engineer with a background in GMP manufacturing and equipment validation, to join a leading UK based pharmaceutical contract manufacturing business on a contract basis in Nottingham.

The Company:
Our client is contract manufacturing and formulation business providing services mainly to the pharmaceutical sector.

Location:
The role is based at their location in Nottingham, easily commutable from main transport links.

Validation Engineer Role:
To ensure that the systems, equipment and processes remain fit for purpose and qualified/validated to current regulatory requirements & guidance. Additionally there is significant contribution to the troubleshooting of operational issues relating to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. This comes with one direct report into this role.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all manufacturing systems, equipment and processes are fit for purpose.
• Ensure that procedures for all manufacturing systems, equipment and processes are clearly documented.
• Manage, support and mentor the validation technician.
• Provide support and technical advice to help manage and problem-solve issues arising in the business.

Your Background:

• Degree qualified in Science degree or equivalent.
• In-depth GMP knowledge, particularly relating to the manufacture of sterile products. A strong preference for experience in steam sterilisation would be advantageous.
• Understanding of regulatory standards for pharmaceutical products (MHRA/EMA/ISO etc.).
• Significant experience (5+ years) of performing validation activities in a pharmaceutical or clinical trial manufacturing environment.
• Some level of supervisory experience.

Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Validation Engineer position, please contact Graeme Pallas at CK Group on 0191 384 8906 or email gpallas@ckgroup.co.uk, quoting job ref 49361.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.