QA Validation Officer
Birkenhead
£35000 plus benefits
My client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a QA Validation Officer to join their Quality Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with validation experience who enjoys working across departments and being hands-on in maintaining high compliance and quality standards.
About the Role:
As QA Validation Officer, you’ll support validation and quality assurance activities across the site. You'll play a key role in ensuring processes, equipment and systems meet both regulatory standards and internal quality expectations. This role works closely with other departments, so strong communication skills and a proactive approach are key.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Maintaining and updating the site’s validation master plan in line with current best practice
2. Reviewing and developing validation procedures to ensure they support business needs
3. Writing and reviewing validation protocols and reports
4. Conducting equipment qualification and process validation activities
5. Collaborating with other departments to ensure timely delivery of validation projects
6. Supporting training of production staff in validated processes
7. Promoting best practice in documentation and use of SOPs
8. Assisting in audits, both internal and external, including customer and notified body visits
9. Gathering data and supporting the preparation of quality metrics
10. Helping to drive continuous improvement through problem-solving and change control activities
11. Contributing to the deployment of new documentation and QMS processes
What We’re Looking For:
12. Previous experience in a validation role within a regulated manufacturing environment
13. A proactive and self-motivated approach, able to manage tasks independently
14. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
15. Excellent organisational and planning ability
16. Attention to detail and a structured way of working
17. Confident with technical writing and documentation
18. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
19. Comfortable supporting audits and contributing to internal investigations
20. Someone who can balance quality, safety and cost considerations in their decision making
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s committed to quality and innovation. You'll be given the space to grow, develop your expertise, and contribute to a business with a strong reputation in its field.