Service Validation Engineer - Life Science Equipment

Getinge Ltd.; Litchurch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Getinge is seeking a field-based engineer to service and validate Life Science equipment across the UK. You will perform IQ/OQ/PQ activities, conduct thermal mapping with calibrated instruments, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.

You will also complete detailed reports and ensure documentation is up to date. The role requires experience with autoclaves, isolators, and washers, plus an engineering qualification and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and validating Life Science equipment.
• Experience with autoclaves, isolators and/or laboratory washers.
• Validation qualification with HTM 2010 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform IQ/OQ/PQ activities where applicable and validate equipment.
• Conduct thermal mapping and validation using calibrated test equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and control faults.
• Complete service reports and validation documentation accurately and on time.
• Travel throughout the assigned region and support UK customers.
• Participate in an on-call rota if required.

Skills

Life Science servicing

Autoclaves

Isolators

Laboratory washers

Validation & IQ/OQ/PQ

HTM 2010 knowledge

Data loggers & thermal mapping

Fault-finding

Customer service

UK driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)

Validation qualification

Tools

Calibrated data loggers

Job description

Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities where applicable. Perform thermal mapping and validation using calibrated test equipment. Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and control system faults. Complete service reports and validation documentation accurately and on time. Ensure compliance with HTM 2010 (or equivalent), GMP and company quality procedures. Deliver excellent customer service and technical support. Maintain company tools, calibration equipment and test instruments. Work independently and manage workload effectively. Travel throughout the assigned region and, when required, support customers across the UK. Participate in an on-call rota if required.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience servicing and validating Life Science equipment. Experience working on autoclaves, isolators and/or laboratory/pharmaceutical washers. Relevant validation qualification with knowledge of HTM 2010 or an equivalent
recognised validation standard. Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent) Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. Experience using thermal validation equipment and calibrated data loggers. Good IT skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently. Full, clean UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

Experience within pharmaceutical, NHS or laboratory environments. Knowledge of GMP and ISO 17665. Experience working on autoclaves, isolators, and washers. Previous field service experience.

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs
over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.