QC Validation Officer

QC Validation Officer

Location: Wrexham
Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced QC professional to join a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer in Wrexham as a QC Validation Officer. This role offers the chance to support QC systems and laboratory instrumentation while contributing to compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement activities within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and execute maintenance, calibration, and qualification activities for QC equipment.
• Manage GMP-relevant QC computer systems and Chromatography Data Systems (CDS), including Empower.
• Provide technical support for chromatography equipment and associated software systems.
• Ensure compliance with Data Integrity and cGMP requirements.
• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities for QC systems and equipment.
• Lead investigations into equipment-related deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Drive continuous improvement and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Generate and maintain GMP documentation relating to QC operations, automated systems, and validation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of cGMP and Data Integrity requirements within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, qualification, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of chromatography equipment and Chromatography Data Systems (CDS), preferably Empower.
• Experience supporting or participating in Computer System Validation (CSV) activities.
• Understanding of automated QC systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• 7% matched pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Employee rewards platform with retail and dining discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Sports and social club
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Free on-site parking