Validation Specialist - Pharmaceutical Equipment Testing
Location: Clayton
Contract Type: Fixed-term, contractor-based
Rate: Competitive, dependant on experience
Role Overview:
Our client, a leading organization in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking 1-2 experienced Validation Specialists to join their team on a contractual basis. These roles focus on the planning, drafting, and execution of testing for API pharmaceutical equipment in an operating pharmaceutical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will have a strong background in pharmaceutical equipment testing, with expertise in:
- Performing change management (electronic systems).
- Conducting riboflavin testing for spray coverage validation.
- Executing cleaning validation processes.
- Performing Installation Operational Verification (IOV) testing.
- Thermal mapping of fermenters or large tank vessels.
- Ensuring successful Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) procedures.
- Drafting and executing engineering studies and validation tests.
- Working with Safety Relief Valve (SRV) systems.
- Hands-on experience with fermentation processes, especially fermenter equipment.
- Drafting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Required Knowledge/Experience:
Candidates should have proven expertise in:
- Testing and validating pharmaceutical equipment in operational environments.
- Meeting industry and regulatory standards for pharmaceutical processes.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- 5-8 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical equipment testing and validation, with a preference for candidates exceeding this range.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and execute complex engineering studies and validation tests.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in process validation.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and comprehensive SOPs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of fermentation processes and related equipment.
- Expertise in thermal mapping and validation of large vessels and fermenters.
Job Level:
This position is suitable for senior professionals with:
- 5-8 years of experience, with a preference for those exceeding 8 years.
Why Join Our Client?
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge pharmaceutical projects within a highly respected organization. By joining the team, you will enhance your career while directly supporting innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are eager to make a significant impact, submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
