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