Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Citywest Head Office

Who Are We Looking For:

Are you an experienced or entry level validation engineer or interested in working in a dynamic and strategic engineering team? Do you want exposure to opportunities within one of Irelands most successful PLCs?

As a Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for the validation and coordination of validation activities across the Uniphar Group. The function will act to develop, implement and maintain a validation master plan and execute all activities as it relates to this plan. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design validation study features, such as sampling, testing, or analytical methodologies.
• Direct validation activities, such as protocol creation or testing.
• Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of problems.
• Coordinate the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel.
• Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified manufacturing processes, systems, or equipment for pharmaceutical, electronics, or other types of production.
• Review validation and compliance documentation, such as Process Flows, Training Records, or protocols.
• Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems.
• Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified processes or equipment.
• Maintain validation test equipment by coordinating equipment Calibration requirements. 

Qualification, Experience and Skills Required 

• Third level degree in a science/engineering subject as a minimum.
• Previous validation experience is advantageous.
• Good understanding and application of GDP, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of wide range of validations including equipment, process and facilities validation studies.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

Competencies                                        

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct and influence people
• Experience in the pharmaceutical wholesaling/distribution arena.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills

Uniphar Background

Uniphar Group is a rapidly expanding diversified healthcare services business with a global footprint and a proud heritage in Ireland.  Since Uniphar became a publicly listed company in 2019, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, which continue to strengthen Uniphar’s international reach. With a workforce of more than 3,000 spread across Ireland, United Kingdom, Mainland Europe, MENA and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to pharma and medtech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines and treatments around the world.

Uniphar provides outsourced and specialised services to its clients, leveraging the strong relationships with 200+ of the world’s best known pharmaco-medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by our cutting-edge digital technology and our expert teams. Uniphar is organised into three key divisions: Uniphar Supply Chain & Retail, Uniphar Medtech and Uniphar Pharma

Culture at Uniphar

From our leadership team and across all of our divisions, Uniphar lives and breathes four key culture pillars:

1.We have a People First approach, we do the right thing and take a stand for our people.

2.We foster a strong Entrepreneurial Spirit where Adaptability, Commitment & Resilience is embodied in our way of working.

3.We have a Common Purpose that connects our diversified businesses and people.

4. Finally, Trust is at the heart of how we operate.

Please note that Uniphar is an equal-opportunity employer; we do not discriminate and welcome all responses. 

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