Validation Technician

Job Title: Validation Technician

Location: Berkshire (own transport essential)

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, flexible working hours available)

Salary: £25k - £30k (dependant on experience)

Our client in the animal health sector is offering an exciting opportunity to receive full training in validation processes. This role is ideal for a recent science graduate seeking their first position or an individual with prior lab experience looking to transition into a validation-focused role.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with the Senior QV Specialist to ensure all equipment operates in compliance with GMP regulations.

Key Responsibilities Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Contribute to initiatives focused on improving equipment performance, validation processes, and maintenance procedures.
• Provide evidence of compliance with validation and maintenance requirements during internal and external audits.

Equipment Validation

• Conduct validation activities to ensure all equipment functions according to design and maintains required environmental conditions.
• Prepare and review validation protocol documentation in line with SOPs and validation plans.
• Perform validation and qualification of temperature-controlled equipment.
• Document and investigate validation deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor and manage the validation schedule to ensure timely completion of required activities.

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform regular maintenance checks, ensuring temperature-controlled systems operate efficiently and comply with regulatory and safety standards.
• Document weekly, monthly, and ad hoc maintenance and health & safety checks for all equipment and systems.
• Operate and calibrate the temperature monitoring system.
• Maintain the PPM software, ensuring accurate and up-to-date maintenance records.
• Analyse temperature-controlled area data to identify trends or deviations affecting equipment performance or product quality.
• Coordinate maintenance activities during shutdowns and ensure timely completion of scheduled tasks.
• Oversee external contractors conducting calibration and maintenance, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Ensure all temperature-controlled equipment is validated and calibrated before due dates, maintaining compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Support & Additional Responsibilities

• Safeguard product quality by ensuring equipment operates within validated parameters.
• Assist with operational projects, urgent maintenance tasks, and ad hoc requests to support the success of the business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• BSc in a science subject.
• Familiarity with GMP production.
• Knowledge and/or experience in validation processes is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Positive attitude toward learning new skills and adapting to new processes.
• Awareness and understanding of safety standards.

Full training will be provided.