Validation Technicians

Hanley Calibration; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy is seeking Validation Technicians to support pharmaceutical validation projects across Ireland, including Cork and Dublin. Responsibilities include commissioning, qualification activities, and collaborating with contractors. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 3 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry. A competitive salary package and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Training & educational support systems

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension Scheme

VHI Healthcare benefit allowance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the IQ, OQ, PQ and Design Process.
• Ability to identify the appropriate Commissioning and Qualification strategy.
• Ability to generate, review and follow up on PQ documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Work as part of the work centre team.
• Develop and implement new ideas and techniques.

Skills

Commissioning Experience

GMP Experience

Problem Solving Skills

Scheduling Preparation Skills

Coordination with Contractors

Education

Degree or Equivalent in Validation or Engineering Role

3+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

Job description

Overview

Company: Hanley Calibration

Job Title: Validation Technician (Junior and Senior)

Location: Cork and Dublin

Job Description

Hanley Calibration are currently looking to hire Validation Technicians for a number of different projects based on a number of Blue Chip pharmaceutical sites across Ireland with opportunities in Cork, Dublin and across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, commissioning and qualification activities for pharmaceutical validation projects on blue chip sites.
• Work as part of the work centre team to support the area.
• Develop and implement new ideas, modifications and techniques leading to improvements to processes.
• Maintain housekeeping in the engineering workshops and associated working areas.
• Train others / Apprentices / Contractors on line changeovers and line adjustment to agreed standards.
• Good Problem Solving skills and strong scheduling preparation, review and implementation skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate other contractors and vendors.
• Takes pride in the delivery of a quality service and demonstrates personal accountability and ownership.
• Learns about customer challenges, goals and drivers and articulates how Hanley Calibration can assist.

Job Requirements

• Strong Commissioning Experience. Good understanding of the IQ, OQ, PQ and Design Process.
• GMP Experience in a Pharmaceutical background.
• Ability to identify the appropriate Commissioning and Qualification strategy to apply on a specific project and define the list of actives required to ensure the on time completion of a large scale project.
• Ability to generate, review and follow up on IQ, OQ, PQ documentation from start to finish in order to align with the relevant GMP and CQV requirements.
• Continuous Improvement of process and machine reliability to achieve the highest level of plant reliability.
• Good Scheduling preparation, review and implementation skills.
• Good Problem Solving skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate other contractors and vendors.
• Maintains alignment with customer challenges and drivers to support validation activities.

Educational Requirements

• Degree or Equivalent in a Validation or Engineering Role Discipline or Time served in an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) role with experience in Validation.
• >3 years' experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Fluent in English.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package.
• Training & educational support systems.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Pension Scheme.
• VHI Healthcare benefit allowance.