Validation Engineer
Remote
United Kingdom
Full Time
22-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Title: Validation Engineer
Location: Field Based (South of England)
Terms: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000
About us:
At Bio Products Validation Limited - BPV Ltd for short, we're not just another validation provider – we're a team of dedicated experts who are trusted by pharmaceutical giants, innovative biotech companies, and leading healthcare providers across the UK and Europe. We're at the forefront of ensuring regulatory compliance and driving quality excellence through our comprehensive validation services.
As we continue to grow, we are looking to add another Validation Engineer to our team. As a Validation Engineer, you'll be on the front lines, working on diverse and challenging projects that truly make a difference. This isn't your average desk job – it's a chance to get hands-on with the inner workings of the life science industry and become a vital part of ensuring patient safety.
Your Day-to-Day Duties Will Include:
Creating high quality protocols that form the bedrock of our testing deliverables.
Being involved in the exciting process of bringing new equipment online and expertly managing the transition of existing systems.
Qualifying a myriad of different equipment and systems, such as autoclaves, depyrogenation ovens and other temperature-controlled equipment.
Analysing test results with precision, comparing them against rigorous industry standards and client specifications.
Collaborating with and supporting our experienced team and specialists.
Engaging in continuous training and development to expand your experience across the many facets of validation.
Playing a key role in BPV's ongoing projects and contributing to our reputation for excellence.
Why Choose BPV Ltd?
This isn't just a job; it's a launchpad for an exciting and rewarding career. You'll gain invaluable experience, work with cutting-edge technologies, and be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team.
We offer:
A Competitive Salary: Between £35,000 and £50,000, depending on your experience.
Exceptional Growth Opportunities: We're invested in your development and offer fantastic training to help you reach your full potential.
Travel and Adventure: The chance to work on diverse sites across the UK and potentially Europe.
A Collaborative Culture: Be part of a friendly and supportive team where your contributions are valued.
Comprehensive Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Flexible working.
The Chance to Make a Real Impact: Know that your work is directly contributing to the safety and well-being of patients.
What We’re Looking For:
One years’ experience using a Validator 2000 (V2K) for thermal mapping. Confident calibrating thermocouples and fixing them in place.
Knowledge of quality management such as Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practices.
A full UK driving license.
Excellent communication and customer service skills to work effectively within a team environment.
Good time management.
The right to work in the UK without future sponsorship.
Clean criminal record.
Clean of illegal drug use.
Due to the sensitive nature of the areas, we work, it is a requirement that all personnel ensure they are clean and hygienic.
Additional Experience:
Performing full validation lifecycle testing on large autoclaves and/or deprogenation ovens/tunnels. Including all IQ/OQ/PQ requirements and the ability to troubleshoot issues which arise during testing. Working to international regulations such as to FDA, UK or European standards.
Creating test protocols and advising on other ancillary documents, such as user requirements specifications.
How to apply:
If you meet the minimum requirements then we would love to hear from you. Please apply with a copy of your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience.
The advert for this role will close on the 2nd of May 2025 at 11:59pm.
This role is not open to agencies.
About the Company
BPV Ltd (Bio Products Validation Limited) is a UK based company, providing validation expertise, equipment and personnel to the life science industry in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to offer the highest level of validation support available to the industry. Our validation expertise includes, but is not limited to: autoclaves, lyophilisers, depyrogenation systems, thermal mapping of CTUs/ Warehouses/Stores/Incubators/Fridges/ Freezers, CSV, cleaning procedures, CIP, SIP and Steam Quality testing. Know more
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