Validation Engineer

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit increases

Medical benefits

Paid annual leave

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology in East Grinstead, United Kingdom, is seeking a Validation Engineer to ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities, facilities, and systems remain qualified and compliant with GMP and quality requirements. You will prepare and maintain validation documentation, collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs, and support audits while contributing to product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Experience in GMP/pharma or life sciences environment.
• Knowledge of validation and qualification principles.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to produce compliant records.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, execute, and maintain validation and qualification documentation.
• Support qualification activities for equipment, utilities, facilities, computerized systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to maintain validated state.
• Perform risk assessments, impact assessments, and investigations.
• Review and approve validation documentation per site procedures.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections through technical expertise and compliance oversight.

Skills

GMP experience

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related

Job description

Validation Engineer

About the Company

Joining our team, you'll play an active part in helping to deliver meaningful impact. At Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, we play a crucial role in accurate identification and targeted treatment for diseases, ensuring food and beverage safety, and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing integrity. Our products and services are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and performance, helping our customers achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

About the Role

As a Validation Engineer, you'll support the Validation team by ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities, facilities, and systems remain qualified, validated, and compliant with regulatory and quality requirements. You'll play an important role in advancing our mission by maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability while collaborating with talented colleagues to deliver meaningful results for our customers, partners, and communities.

What You'll Do

• Plan, prepare, execute, and maintain validation and qualification documentation, including protocols, reports, and associated lifecycle records.
• Support qualification activities for equipment, utilities, facilities, computerized systems, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to maintain the validated state of systems and processes.
• Perform risk assessments, impact assessments, and investigation activities to support changes, deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and approve validation-related documentation, ensuring activities are completed in accordance with site procedures, industry standards, and GMP requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and validation program improvements through effective technical expertise and compliance oversight.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working within a regulated GMP, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or life sciences environment.
• Knowledge of validation and qualification principles, including risk-based approaches and lifecycle management.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and compliant records.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary
• Annual merit‑based pay increases
• Medical benefits
• Paid annual leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Career development and advancement opportunities

More about us...

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to build on more than 100 years of microbiology excellence. With a broad portfolio of instruments, services, and global resources, we're steadfast in our commitment to helping you succeed. Together, we can cultivate a thriving microbiology culture that supports you today, tomorrow, and for life.

Come and be part of what's next for our company!